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Hurricane Helene Financial Resources for Businesses

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As Hurricane Helene survivors mark one month since the storm hit, and long-term recovery continues in Western North Carolina, this client alert addresses financial resources for businesses. ...more

Adams and Reese LLP

Florida Courts Disagree on Contractor’s License Requirements for Disaster Recovery Tasks

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On the heels of a record-breaking three hurricanes making landfall in Florida in 2024 – Debby, Helene, and Milton – disaster recovery is obviously a hot topic as residents and business owners work to recover from the...more

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U.S. Charities Supporting Hurricane and Disaster Relief

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As the aftermath from Hurricanes Helene and Milton continue to unfold, charitable organizations have pondered how they can provide aid to individuals who are in need of medical supplies, housing, and other basic necessities....more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Hurricane Helene and Milton IRS Relief

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On 10/11/24, the IRS announced that it is ready to provide tax assistance for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton that devastated Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and parts of...more

Brooks Pierce

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Approve Second Disaster Recovery Package

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Legislators returned to Raleigh on Thursday and unanimously passed a second Disaster Recovery bill (S 743). The bill appropriates $644 million and makes various policy changes to facilitate storm recovery. Gov. Roy Cooper is...more

Cozen O'Connor

The Fine Line Between Delay and Bad Faith: Insights from the Fifth Circuit.

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A prompt response is critical when disaster strikes, but as the Fifth Circuit recently ruled, delays may be excusable in certain circumstances. In First United Pentecostal Church v. Church Mut. Ins. Co., No. 23-30779, 2024 WL...more

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Who Is Responsible for That Fallen Tree?

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In planned communities, the question of responsibility for damage caused by fallen trees is often posed to the owners' association. Although it is not the association's job to play arbiter if a dispute arises between lot...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

Treatment of Hurricane Relief Funds Under State Medicaid Eligibility Regulations

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Much of the southeast of the United States is still recovering from devastating hurricanes (Helene and Milton) that impacted the region in the past month, affecting thousands of people.  Citizens affected by the damage caused...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #417 – Scammers Using Hurricane Relief Aid to Commit Fraud

Unfortunately, when natural disasters hit innocent victims and good-natured people want to help those in need, scammers swoop in to manipulate the bleak situation to commit fraud or price gouging. Following Hurricanes...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Understanding FEMA & Local Resources in the Wake of Natural Disasters

Experiencing a natural disaster can be overwhelming and devastating. In these challenging times, understanding the available support and assistance can be crucial for your recovery. The Federal Emergency Management Agency...more

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State Attorneys General Warn of Price Gouging Enforcement in Wake of Recent Natural Disasters

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As states across the country grapple with the impacts of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, state attorneys general are reminding businesses and constituents of price gouging laws that ban certain price increases during...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC, DOJ and CFPB warn consumers about potential scams after natural disasters

On October 9, the FTC, DOJ and CFPB warned consumers about potential fraud and price gouging during natural disasters. According to the agencies, scammers often exploit weather emergencies to take advantage of people trying...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The Importance of Understanding Force Majeure Clauses in Contracts Amid Recent Disasters

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In recent years, natural disasters have become increasingly frequent and severe, disrupting industries and communities worldwide. Events such as Hurricane Helene and the extreme weather conditions experienced in Western North...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Legal Toolkit for Hurricane Response and Recovery

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have deeply impacted communities across the eastern United States, leaving many individuals and businesses facing significant challenges. In the aftermath of these storms, the legal and governance...more

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7 Strategies to Overcome Supply Chain Disruptions: Mitigate Risk While Enhancing Resilience and Adaptability

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Supply chain disruption and persistent inflation remain critical issues in the global economy, with ongoing geopolitical tensions, the evolution of digital threats, and increasing emphasis on sustainability reshaping the...more

Brooks Pierce

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Approve Initial Helene Relief Package

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Legislators returned to Raleigh on Wednesday and passed a disaster relief bill (H 149) primarily focused on Hurricane Helene damage. Legislators indicated they expect to return to Raleigh on October 24 and may consider...more

Smith Anderson

Tapping Retirement Savings After Tropical Storm Helene

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Our heartfelt thoughts are with everyone affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Your safety and well-being are paramount and we are here to support those impacted during this challenging time. As employees and employers work...more

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FEMA is Making Post-Disaster Mitigation Less Expensive for Applicants

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With disasters increasing in frequency, severity, and cost, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a new financial incentive for applicants to rebuild in ways that will make them more resilient in the face of a...more

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Landslides and Slope Failures: Navigating FEMA Eligibility in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

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Landslides and slope failures resulting from disasters cause millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure each year. Following a disaster, funding for repair and restoration of infrastructure, including roads and bridges,...more

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PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - Tax Relief and Possible Retirement Plan Resources for Hurricane Victims

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On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Kyle Wingfield, a partner in Williams Mullen’s Tax Section, who discusses the recently announced IRS tax relief for residents impacted...more

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IRS Announces Broad Filing and Payment Extensions to Hurricane Victims; Alabama DOR Offers “Case-by-Case” Relief | Insights &...

On October 1, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a sweeping notice regarding Hurricane Helene relief. The disaster tax relief covers all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene, “including the entire...more

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Agencies Offer Regulatory Relief for Long-Term Care Facilities Amid Unprecedented Devastation from Hurricane Helene

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Hurricane Helene has left unprecedented devastation across western North Carolina, impacting the lives of residents and staff in long-term care facilities. Dozens of facilities are coping with flooding, property damage, power...more

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Temporary Regulatory Relief for South Carolina Health Care Providers Responding to Hurricane Helene

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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency on September 25, 2024, to prepare for Hurricane Helene. On September 29, 2024, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Federal Major...more

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Tips for Pursuing Insurance Claims and Disaster Relief Funding in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

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Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on September 26, 2024, eventually making its way up to western North Carolina where it caused unprecedented damage. The estimated costs associated with these damages grow daily, with...more

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Understanding Business Insurance in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

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Current reports estimate there will be over $5 billion in insured losses from Hurricane Helene, as the devastating hurricane tore through at least six states and has resulted in over 100 deaths since Thursday, September 26,...more

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