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The Intersection of FEMA and Insurance Claim Reviews
Increasingly, insureds, insurers, adjustment teams, claims consultants and others involved in the process of analyzing property insurance claims for damage sustained during catastrophic events must recognize the potential for their work to intersect with that of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FEMA is authorized, under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. ' 5121 et seq. (2007) (the “Stafford Act”), to provide funds through a Public Assistance Grant Program (“PA Program”) to aid communities in responding to and recovering from major disasters or emergencies. The intent is for FEMA to promptly reimburse authorized applicants for certain types of loss arising from property damage, to the extent those losses are not insured or otherwise recoverable from other sources, such as through a salvage credit.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.