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Hurricane Florence

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Remnants Of Hurricane Florence: Recovery Disasters That Follow The Natural Ones

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Business Court examines personal jurisdiction over restoration company CEO- Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on September 14, 2018, and its slow-moving chaos brought more than 30...more

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Don't Jump Without a Parachute! Understanding Community Association Insurance Needs

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, many Community Associations located in the Eastern part of the state had a rude awakening when they discovered they didn't have the right amount and/or proper type of insurance...more

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Under Tobacco Road: Hurricane Florence in North Carolina

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In September 2018 Hurricane Florence made landfall as a Category 1 storm along the southerly coast of North Carolina. Within North Carolina alone, the storm left up to three feet of rain in places and a reported 10-foot storm...more

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NC Politics in the News December 2018 #3

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Agriculture - CBS 17: 4 days left for NC farmers to apply for assistance following hurricanes Florence, Michael Four days remain for farmers to seek state assistance and relief for crop losses from the fall's hurricanes,...more

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NC Politics in the News November 2018 #2

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Education - WRAL NEWS: Deadline for 'Silent Sam' plan pushed back The University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors said Friday they would push back the deadline for a plan on the future of a controversial...more

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Employer Survival Toolkit for Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather

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One month after North and South Carolina experienced the devastating effects of Hurricane Florence, many people and businesses are still suffering from the effects. The businesses that were not affected or have since...more

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NCGA Week in Review

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The North Carolina General Assembly reconvened on Monday, October 15th to approve a $850 million relief package for Hurricane Florence. Senate Bill 3 passed unanimously through the House and Senate. Legislators debated the...more

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Special Bulletin: Gov. Cooper Signs Hurricane Relief Package into Law

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On Monday, October 15, the North Carolina General Assembly voted during a Special Session to approve Senate Bill 3, which appropriated an unprecedented $794 million in state funds for Hurricane Florence relief. Roughly...more

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NC Politics in the News

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Education - WRAL NEWS: Chapel Hill officials again urge UNC to move 'Silent Sam' - The Chapel Hill Town Council sent a letter Friday to University of North Carolina officials, once again asking that a controversial...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Hurricane Florence: Evaluating Business Interruption Claims Following a Large-Scale Disaster

Storms like the one that recently caused widespread devastation in the Carolinas leave behind challenging questions about business interruption insurance coverage. Quantifying a policyholder’s business interruption loss is...more

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NC Politics in the News - October 2018

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Education - WRAL NEWS: For NC schools, Florence could be 3x worse than Matthew - State education officials are still tallying up the damage to schools, but this week, the latest estimate had risen to $40 million in...more

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Maritime and Admiralty Presumptions Concerning Damages Caused by Vessels

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How are legal issues handled when maritime vessels cause damage to other property? There are a few presumptions that are considered in every case of vessel damage. With the damage from Hurricane Florence, our attorneys are...more

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Hurricane Florence – Emergency CAMA Permits Available

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It's been two weeks since the full force of Hurricane Florence squarely hit the eastern North Carolina coast from New Bern to Wilmington and all parts in between. As we struggle to find a new normal and address recovery...more

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Hurricane Florence: Insurance Recovery Tips

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, a thorough understanding of the coverage available, the facts surrounding the loss, and the applicable law can often be key to maximizing insurance recovery. Sub-limits for flood and...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - September 2018 #4

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The State of California is once again leading the way with trying to keep up with technology and protecting consumers. Senate Bill 327 requires Internet of Things (IoT) developers to implement “reasonable security features”...more

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State Farm Uses Drones to Assess Damages from Florence

State Farm has been granted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to use drones, under the Small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Rule (or Part 107), to assess damages in communities affected by Hurricane Florence....more

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Hurricane Florence Disaster Recovery FAQ

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Our thoughts are with the individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Florence. The Brooks Pierce team would like to help provide some peace of mind during this time of recovery. We hope the information below will be...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

Adult Care Home Rule Waiver Alert and Reminders

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The effects of Hurricane Florence have been devastating for many in North Carolina and have not yet subsided. It has impacted many of North Carolina’s most vulnerable citizens. To help facilitate the admission of new...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - September 2018 #3

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Schneider Electric recently issued a consumer warning that it mistakenly shipped to its customers USB drives that were infected with malware. Schneider Electric stated in its alert that “Schneider Electric has determined that...more

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OFCCP Issues National Interest Exemption for Certain Contractors Providing Hurricane Florence Relief

On September 17, 2018, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a National Interest Exemption (NIE) for certain employers that assist in Hurricane Florence relief activities. Under the NIE,...more

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Hurricane Florence- Fears of Pollution From Flooded Ash Dumps and Hog Farms

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The flooding that has accompanied Hurricane Florence raised concerns about pollution from flooded ash dumps and hog farms. With confirmation of at least one failure of an ash dump and the breach of a lagoon holding hog waste,...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Hurricane Florence: Civil Authority and Ingress/Egress Coverage

The hurricane may trigger civil authority or ingress/egress coverage for businesses that are not directly damaged but lose income because they cannot access their operations for a period of time due to a governmental...more

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National Flood Insurance Program Shows Continued Promise–and Limitations–for Businesses Recovering from Hurricane Loss

Following record-setting levels of rainfall in the Carolinas from Hurricane Florence, businesses both in and outside of affected areas will likely be reviewing their flood coverage to assess how it will respond to adverse...more

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Price Gouging Alert for the Carolinas

Last week, Hurricane Florence made landfall. But anticipating its effects before it made landfall or was officially upgraded from a tropical storm, on Sept. 7, 2018, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order...more

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Hurricane Florence - Contingent Business Interruption Claims Reaching Far Beyond Its Outer Bands

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The devastating impact of Hurricane Florence may be felt well beyond North and South Carolina Boasting over 460,000 manufacturing workers, North Carolina has the largest manufacturing workforce in the Southeast, and the 10th...more

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