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What! My Flood Policy Doesn’t Cover Flood Damage?! This, and Other Pitfalls of NFIP Flood Insurance Policies

Written By Michael J. Parrish and Amy H. Wooten

September 6, 2024

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 In…

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Risk Reduction Strategies for Construction Contractors in North Carolina

Written By Jeffery I. Stoddard

September 3, 2024

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Today's construction environment demands a lot from contractors who are pulled in multiple directions and whose responsibilities may seem limitless. Beyond performing good …

Recent Case Law Does Not Doom All Rental Restriction Amendments

Written By Alexander C. Dale

August 22, 2024

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently released two cases that raise the question of whether a covenant amendment containing rental restrictions may be adopted by a condominium association or homeowners association. …

A Win for Employers: Judge Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationwide

Written By Genesis E. Torres and Devon D. Williams

August 21, 2024

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Judge Ada E. Brown, a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, delivered a nationwide victory to businesses and employers across the country when she granted Ryan LLC (a…

The Aftermath: Recovering From a Hurricane

Written By Michael J. Parrish and Allen N. Trask, III

August 20, 2024

As we find ourselves in the midst of hurricane season, it's essential to heed the advice of hoping for the best and preparing for the worst. These powerful storms are unpredictable, and despite our best efforts to prepare…

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What! My Flood Policy Doesn’t Cover Flood Damage?! This, and Other Pitfalls of NFIP Flood Insurance Policies

Risk Reduction Strategies for Construction Contractors in North Carolina

Recent Case Law Does Not Doom All Rental Restriction Amendments

A Win for Employers: Judge Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationwide

The Aftermath: Recovering From a Hurricane

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