Emergency Preparedness and Business
Continuity Planning
Your business faces a multitude of risks and
challenges every day and no matter the size of your organization, it is
essential that you be prepared for anything which may interrupt
business. Issues such as power outages, water main breaks, fires and
floods are all regular occurrences in New York City, but you also have
to be prepared for terrorism, IT security, theft, natural disasters and
numerous other factors that may affect your organization’s ability to
conduct “business as usual.”
John E. Osborn PC understands the risks and the
factors involved when an incident occurs. Together with a team the
experts John E. Osborn PC has assembled, we will assist your
organization in developing a comprehensive business continuity and
emergency preparedness plan.
Typical Legal Services
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Advise on business continuity planning
and develop a plan that defines roles and responsibilities
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Identify critical business processes and
determine continuity assumptions
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Conduct tabletop exercises to ensure
roles are thoroughly understood and different types of events are
prepared for
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Using tabletops indentify gaps in current
business continuity plan
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Review leases for provisions relating to
matters that arise when developing a business continuity plan (rent
abatement, termination, relocation, etc.)
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Review Insurance policies to ensure
proper insurance is in place
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Review and negotiate service level
contracts and other business continuity agreements
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Draft and negotiate construction and
architectural contracts
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Environmental review of potential release
of toxins, prevention of mold and help secure necessary permits to
rebuild