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25 Oct 2012, 3:01 pm
Impact on Pending Home Sales and Refinances
Meteorologists are now predicting that early next week Hurricane Sandy will either pass close by or make a direct impact on New England. This storm is potentially huge, rivaling last year’s Hurricane Irene and the Perfect Storm of 1991.
If you are closing on a property next week, you may want to consider pushing up the closing to before the hurricane makes landfall on early Tuesday. I realize that may not be possible at this point, but it’s worth a… [read post]
30 Oct 2012, 7:23 am
As a public service, here are some resources for those affected by Sandy:
Fact Sheet: Employment & Wages During Natural Disasters (from the DOL)
When Disasters Strike: Pay, Leave & Related Issues (from SHRM)
Disaster Employment Law FAQs (from Fisher & Phillips)
Wage & Hour Issues (from Epstein Becker & Green)
Flood Recovery Resources (from OSHA)
Hope you find these helpful. Stay safe!
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27 Nov 2012, 8:17 am
In order to the alleviate hardships of individuals affected by Hurricane Sandy, the IRS has announced that it will relax procedural and administrative rules that apply to retirement plan loans. The IRS is providing this relief in addition to the … Continue reading → [read post]
30 Oct 2012, 6:15 am
Massachusetts Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage for Hurricane Damage
Although Massachusetts was spared a direct hit by Hurricane Sandy, there are widespread reports of flooding and property damage. Whether the damage to your home from Hurricane Sandy is covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy depends on the source of the damage. Typically, damage caused by wind, downed trees and power-lines are covered. However, flooding caused by rain or surface water is typically not covered. I will… [read post]
30 Oct 2012, 6:15 am
Massachusetts Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage for Hurricane Damage
Although Massachusetts was spared a direct hit by Hurricane Sandy, there are widespread reports of flooding and property damage. Whether the damage to your home from Hurricane Sandy is covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy depends on the source of the damage. Typically, damage caused by wind, downed trees and power outages are covered. However, flooding caused by rain or surface water is typically not covered. I will… [read post]
1 Nov 2012, 5:25 am
On October 31, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that taxpayers and tax preparers have been given until November 7 to file returns and accompanying payments. The relief was issued specifically for those in the areas of the Mid-Atlantic … Continue reading → [read post]
2 Nov 2012, 7:14 am
NYU Law School introduces a grueling new schedule to make up for the class days lost thanks to Hurricane Sandy.
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2 Nov 2012, 7:14 am
NYU Law School introduces a grueling new schedule to make up for the class days lost thanks to Hurricane Sandy.
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15 Nov 2012, 8:13 am
There are firms in lower Manhattan that still haven’t recovered from Superstorm Sandy.
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15 Nov 2012, 8:13 am
There are firms in lower Manhattan that still haven’t recovered from Superstorm Sandy.
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5 Nov 2012, 8:02 am
According to fanniemae.com the website says, ""Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been affected by the storm," says Leslie Peeler, senior vice president of Fannie Mae's National Servicing Organization. "We understand the disruption that a storm such as Sandy can have on people's lives, and we've made it easy for our mortgage servicers to offer relief to those who need it."
Homeowners with Fannie Mae loans whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy and who will have difficulty… [read post]
30 Jan 2013, 8:34 am
According to www.nj.com, Assemblyman O'Scanlon, who is the representative from the 13th district of New Jersey, is urging local homeowners who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy to consider waiting to have all of their repairs done to their homes, until after FEMA announces all applicable grants.
A program called the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, permits grants to various local governments and states so the local governments and states may attempt to implement significant long term hazard… [read post]
22 Jan 2013, 9:32 am
Super-storm Sandy caused tremendous destruction across the New Jersey coastline. Many individuals had flood insurance, however, some individuals did not have any coverage at all. Other individuals did not have adequate insurance coverage to ensure that their homes or the property inside their homes could be replaced.
If you or someone you know has suffered a loss due to Hurricane Sandy and that individual did not have proper insurance coverage to cover the losses, call our New Jersey law firm… [read post]
29 Oct 2012, 4:52 pm
READ the LPT Special Edition: Dealing with Disasters - Emergency Preparedness: A Joint Effort of the Law Practice Management Section and the ABA's Special Committee on Disaster Response and Preparedness With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on my backyard (in Southern New Jersey), it reminded me of an all-too-timely issue of the American Bar Association's Law Practice Today from last April. For the past two years, I have served as the special issue editor for the Law Practice Management section,… [read post]
2 Nov 2012, 11:32 am
Sandy was a national tragedy, and families should be focusing on recovering, not fighting with their insurance companies. Unfortunately, some insurance companies have used natural disasters as an excuse to gouge their customers. Less than two months ago, class action litigation against insurance companies relating to Hurricane Katrina settled for $61 million. We certainly hope that insurance companies will do the right thing this time around. However, you can’t always trust insurance… [read post]
30 Oct 2012, 7:25 am
Come on, you didn’t actually work yesterday. Right? Take our poll…
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13 Nov 2012, 6:14 am
* Deep in the heart of Texas, plans are in the works for the state’s secession from the nation via online petition. The most likely White House response? Probably something like this: “HAHAHAHAHAHA!” [Hillicon Valley / The Hill]
* Paula Broadwell, better known as ex-CIA director David Petraeus’s side piece, has officially lawyered up. This guy had better watch out, because he kind of looks a little bit like her former flame. [Washington Post]
* And then they came for the Steves, but there… [read post]
12 Nov 2012, 6:09 am
* With Eric Holder questioning his job, and Deval Patrick dining at the White House, perhaps we’ll see our second black attorney general. Or not, because one of the Governor’s aides says he’ll continue his reign as a Masshole. [Washington Times; Buzzfeed]
* When it came to sanctions for discovery violations in the Apple v. Samsung case, this judge was all about pinching pennies. Last week, both Quinn Emanuel and MoFo got taken to task over their apparently “sloppy billing practices.” [The… [read post]
5 Nov 2012, 7:43 am
Now that Hurricane Sandy as passed; New Jersey residents face the after-storm of getting insurance monies to help them get back on their feet This means a lot of time spent on the phone with insurance adjusters, lots of paperwork and frustration! In a time when those impacted by the storm are all already coping with large amounts of stress they will also have to negotiate with their insurers to get the cash they need to repair wind, water and other storm damage.
Homeowners' insurance companies have… [read post]
1 Nov 2012, 10:26 am
If Biglaw really wants to help their employees, they’ll release the bonuses early this year…
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