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Cozen O'Connor

Claims Notes: July 2025

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Jones owned an eight-acre property with a half-acre pond in front of his house. Hatcher, a broker, offered to secure cheaper insurance, asking Jones to sign a single-page application without questions. Hatcher inspected and...more

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Pending State Housing Laws: Rebuilding After a Natural Disaster

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Various state housing bills are currently making their way through the California State Legislature that are expected to benefit mixed-income multifamily housing developers. The following summaries reflect the status of the...more

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Florida Legislature Amends Ban on Restrictive Development Requirements After Recent Hurricanes

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Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and Hurricane Nicole in November 2022, both of which caused severe damage to various parts of the state. In response to these disasters, the Florida Legislature enacted...more

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Florida Law Increases Permit Extensions, Makes Changes Regarding Natural Emergencies

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Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and Hurricane Nicole in November 2022, both of which caused severe damage to various parts of the state. In response to these disasters, the Florida Legislature enacted...more

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Hot off the Presses: California Further Regulates Out-of-State Adjusters in the Wake of Record-Breaking Catastrophic Losses

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IN RESPONSE TO RECORD-BREAKING FIRE LOSSES IN 2017, THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNED THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER ACT OF 2019 INTO LAW ON OCTOBER 3, 2019, WHICH NOW TAKES IMMEDIATE EFFECT TO GOVERN THE USE OF OUT-OF-STATE ADJUSTERS...more

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Emergency Declaration Permit Extensions for Florida Property Owners, Developers, and Builders

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, there will be many development projects delayed by the destruction of the storm and subsequent recovery. Pursuant to section 252.363, Florida Statutes, a state of emergency declared by...more

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Louisiana Loses Bid To Vacate Denial Of Reconsideration Of Arbitral Decision In FEMA Assistance Dispute

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FEMA denied a request by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (“LDNR”) for assistance restoring barrier islands following Hurricanes Rita and Katrina....more

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