When Force Majeure Isn't Enough: The Causation Trap That Cost Kinder Morgan $100 Million
The storm that nearly broke Texas wasn't enough to excuse Kinder Morgan's $100 million breach. What was missing from their defense?
The storm that nearly broke Texas wasn't enough to excuse Kinder Morgan's $100 million breach. What was missing from their defense?
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