Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (the "NFIP") to help make flood insurance more affordable in areas prone to flood damage. FEMA oversees the program and writes the terms of the Standard Flood Insurance...more
9/6/2024
/ Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
FEMA ,
Flood Insurance ,
Flooding ,
Insurance Industry ,
National Flood Insurance Program ,
Natural Disasters ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Proof of Loss ,
Property Damage ,
Severe Weather
These powerful storms are unpredictable, and despite our best efforts to prepare, they often leave a trail of destruction in their wake. When the winds finally die down and the floodwaters recede, they often leave behind a...more
8/21/2024
/ Business Ownership ,
Community Associations ,
Flood Insurance ,
General Contractors ,
Homeowners Association (HOA) ,
Hurricane Season ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Liquor Licences ,
National Flood Insurance Program ,
Property Owners ,
Severe Weather ,
Site Remediation ,
Wind Damage
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst—that's the best advice to protect yourself from hurricanes. Despite our best efforts, there's no telling what these storms will bring when they blow through town....more
Written rental agreements state the terms, conditions, and rules of a vacation home rental.
The rental agreement may also contain important warnings and notices about the use of certain items, like elevators, pools, or...more
North Carolinians know when Hurricane season begins and ends; we know what a "spaghetti model" is; and we know who in our neighborhood has a generator!
But do we know enough about windstorm insurance policies and how to...more
It is said that preparedness is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane.
Many Eastern North Carolina residents are taking the right precautions to protect their families, businesses, and property as...more
Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (the "NFIP") to help make flood insurance more affordable in higher-risk areas.
FEMA oversees the program and writes the terms of the Standard Flood Insurance Policy...more
4/12/2019
/ Bad Faith ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
FEMA ,
Flood Insurance ,
Flooding ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
National Flood Insurance Program ,
Natural Disasters ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Proof of Loss ,
Property Damage ,
Severe Weather
Lenders must comply with a constantly changing series of State and Federal laws and regulations.
When loan relationships sour, and lenders seek to collect, borrowers and guarantors may allege the lender has violated some...more
North Carolina businesses commonly enter into contracts to buy or sell goods and services west of Murphy, north of Mt. Airy, south of Charlotte, and even east of Ocracoke.
When contracts such as these extend beyond state...more
North Carolina businesses commonly enter into contracts to buy or sell goods and services west of Murphy, north of Mt. Airy, south of Charlotte, and even east of Ocracoke. When contracts such as these extend beyond state...more
9/20/2017
/ Business Litigation ,
Choice-of-Law ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Terms ,
Employment Contract ,
Forum Selection ,
Governor Cooper ,
Jurisdiction ,
Multi-Jurisdictional Litigation ,
New Legislation ,
Retroactive Application ,
Venue
Technical notice requirements, grievance procedures, and other aspects of federal law and regulation make evictions by public housing authorities ("PHAs") uniquely complex. Since 1967, North Carolina law imposed an...more