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21 ABA Journal Hurricane Irma articles.

Who is responsible for hurricane damage? Suits could be based on climate-change science

Pioneering lawsuits based on climate-change science could blame hurricane damage on municipal planners, architects and engineers who failed to plan for foreseeable damages, some lawyers say.

Sep 7, 2017 7:40 AM CDT

Florida state courts to close Friday for Hurricane Irma; some Georgia courts also announce closings

Updated: The Florida Supreme Court has issued an order closing all Florida state courts on Friday and extending time limits through Monday. Some state courts in Georgia, meanwhile, were also announcing closings as Hurricane Irma threatened the coastline. The Florida order (PDF) noted that Gov. Rick Scott has declared a…

Sep 6, 2017 1:25 PM CDT

Courts and one law school in Florida announce closures as Hurricane Irma strengthens

Court officials are preparing for Hurricane Irma's possible arrival in Florida with advance announcements of court closings and an emergency website maintained by the Florida Supreme Court.

Sep 5, 2017 3:40 PM CDT

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