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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Urgent Considerations with Harvey, Irma, and Maria Suit Limitations Deadlines Approaching

Commercial Property and Business Interruption insurance policies customarily include suit limitations clauses to protect the insurer against lawsuits. These clauses may be found buried amid general conditions in the property...more

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Congress Passes Government Funding Measures

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On December 21, Congress passed a bill to continue funding the government through January 19, 2018, averting a potential government shutdown ahead of the December 22, 2017, deadline for the previous funding measure. The House...more

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2017 Hurricane Season the Costliest on Record

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The 2017 United States Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on November 30, was the most expensive ever according to one report. Disaster modelers Chuck Watson and Mark Johnson concluded that total damages for...more

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Agencies Issue Temporary Exceptions To Appraisal Requirements In Hurricane Areas

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The Federal Reserve Board has issued a statement providing for temporary exception to appraisal requirements in hurricane areas affected by severe storms and flooding related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria....more

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Trigger for Hurricane and Named Storm Deductibles

Recent damage from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have focused attention on special “named storm” and “hurricane” deductible endorsements found in most property insurance policies issued for coastal areas. Such...more

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Additional Hurricane Relief for Retirement Plan Participants Makes Landfall

On September 29, 2017, the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 (the “Act”)1 was signed into law to provide aid to victims who are recovering from the recent hurricanes in August and September...more

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Relief After The Storm: Volunteer Efforts Make A Difference

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From hurricanes Harvey to Irma, Maria and Nate, how nongovernmental organizations, private enterprise, local groups, and transported not-for-profits help to make the system work....more

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Mainbrace: October 2017 (No. 4)

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Note from the Maritime Industry Team - Large sectors of the maritime industry—especially offshore—remain in the doldrums, but it nonetheless has been a busy few months for our Blank Rome Maritime group. Our Washington,...more

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OFCCP Issues Compliance Relief to Federal Contractors in Wake of Devastating Hurricanes

In the wake of the devastating series of hurricanes throughout the United States, the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) has provided compliance exemptions to federal contractors providing hurricane...more

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After the Waters Recede: The Mortgage Servicer’s Role in Navigating Insurance Claims, Part II

In the first part of the series “The Mortgage Servicer’s Role in Navigating Insurance Claims,” we covered assessing the damage in the wake of a natural disaster and applying the proceeds when complying with the terms of...more

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OFCCP Offers Limited Compliance Relief for Federal Contractors in Wake of Recent Hurricanes

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In the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has taken two concrete steps to provide federal contractors compliance relief. ...more

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SEC Provides Regulatory Relief to Entities Affected by Recent Hurricanes

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 28, 2017 announced that the SEC and its staff are providing relief to aid regulatory compliance with certain provisions of the federal securities laws by certain...more

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After the Waters Recede: The Mortgage Servicer’s Role in Navigating Insurance Claims, Part I

Following the recent hurricanes that have damaged many homes beyond repair, borrowers may seek to apply any available insurance proceeds to satisfy the outstanding balance on their loans rather than repair the property....more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume XII, Issue 38

SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Provides Regulatory Relief to Companies Impacted by Recent Hurricanes - On September 28, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its issuance of an order and its adoption of interim...more

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Trade & Manufacturing - News of Note - October 2017

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U.K. Revenue And Customs Head Testifies On Post-Brexit Border And Customs Issues On September 14, 2017, the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament Treasury Committee met with Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officials to...more

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Hurricane Disaster Relief

President Signs Bill Granting Hurricane Disaster Relief - In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, President Trump recently signed the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension...more

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SEC Provides Regulatory Relief for Hurricane Victims

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided welcome relief to companies that have been directly or indirectly affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma or Maria and their respective aftermaths. The relief includes...more

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FinCEN Provides Updated FBAR-Filing Relief To Victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, And Maria

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The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today updated two previous notices regarding FBAR-filing relief to victims of the recent hurricanes. Extension filers have until January 31, 2018 to...more

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Public Health Emergencies and Mother Nature

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In the wake of some of the worst storms our Country has ever faced, as seen in the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, in Texas, Hurricane Irma, in Florida, and now Hurricane Maria, in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin...more

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Better Healthcare Newsletter from Patrick Malone - October 2017

IN THIS ISSUE: - Need for nursing care may arise suddenly - Research, visit, consult. Repeat. And take all the time you can. - Make a decision, then make sure to stay engaged. - Care giving at home: It's a tough option...more

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Texas Journalists Provide Early Warning, Dramatic Reports of Heroic Rescues During Hurricane Harvey

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Texas has rarely seen a storm as destructive and vicious as Hurricane Harvey. It was an ill wind that blew little good. But the monster rain delivered by the storm did not obscure the bravery and compassion of Texans from all...more

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The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Insurance Coverage for Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria

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The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season is already one of the most devastating in history. In late August, Harvey struck at the heart of Houston, Texas, and dropped 51.88 inches of rainfall in Texas, the highest rainfall total to...more

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When Disaster Strikes: IRS Guidance Gives Employers Additional Options for Assisting Employees Hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

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When Hurricanes Harvey and Irma made landfall in Texas and Florida, they gave rise not only to widespread property damage, but to a humanitarian disaster as well. The massive storms have left scores dead and thousands...more

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Losses Caused by Hurricanes: Are You Covered?

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This hurricane season represents the first time in the history of record keeping that two Category 4 or higher hurricanes, Harvey and Irma, have struck the U.S. mainland in the same year. Within a month, Hurricanes Harvey and...more

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