Thank you for your interest in the Flood Law Blog. As more time passes since the 2016 Flood in South Louisiana, there are fewer and fewer legal issues. For that reason, we are ceasing publication of new posts with this
Flood Law Blog
The Business Source for Flood Recovery Legal News & Opinion
The Flood Law Blog, published by McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC, focuses on legal issues arising from flood events, particularly the 2016 South Louisiana floods. It covers topics such as insurance claims and regulations, emergency rules affecting insurance policies, tax implications for flood victims, federal disaster relief programs, and housing assistance measures following natural disasters. The blog provides updates on state and federal responses to flooding, including legislative and regulatory changes impacting property owners, insurers, and mortgage holders in affected areas. While the blog is no longer active, its archived content remains a resource for flood-related legal developments and disaster recovery law.
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Emergency Rule 28 Extended Through May 10
By McGlinchey
Due to the State of Emergency declared on August 12, 2016 by Governor John Bel Edwards in response to the historic flooding in parts of Louisiana, and the inability of many insurance policy holders to repair their property within normal…
New IRS Special Exception for Flood Victims
By McGlinchey
Last week, the IRS announced special exceptions for Louisiana residents and businesses affected by the August 2016 floods. According to The Advocate, the IRS will allow those affected “extended deadlines, waived penalties, and quicker request processing” and that “federal disaster…
2016 Property Tax Assessments: A Flood Law Blog Alert
By McGlinchey
Taxpayers may need to be proactive between now and the end of the year if they intend to deduct their 2016 property taxes on their 2016 federal income tax returns. Taxpayers that own real property in a flood-impacted parish and…
Homeowners Receive Much-Needed Relief Following the Impact of Hurricane Matthew
By McGlinchey
As Florida citizens prepared and then braced for impact with Hurricane Matthew, a storm of tremendous size and strength that loomed off the state’s eastern coastline in early October, President Obama took the anticipatory step of declaring a State of…
Aguilar and Perrault Quoted in Story About Options for Flood-Affected Businesses
By McGlinchey
McGlinchey Stafford attorneys Rudy Aguilar, Jr. and J-P Perrault were quoted in an article in the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, “Businesses Impacted by Flooding Have Options for Financing Their Recovery, But They Need to do Some Homework.” Businesses can…
Baton Rouge Business Report Highlights Flood Law Blog as Business Resource
By McGlinchey
The Greater Baton Rouge Business report has highlighted the Flood Law Blog as a resource for businesses affected by the catastrophic Louisiana floods. Rudy Aguilar, Managing Member of McGlinchey Stafford, was quoted as saying, “We always strive to provide unprecedented…
Flood Law Blog Featured in The Advocate
By McGlinchey
The Flood Law Blog was featured in two articles in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans edition of The Advocate.
In the New Orleans Advocate, an article titled “Law Firms Use Katrina Experience to Help Baton Rouge Area Flood Victims,”…
Hurricane Matthew Update
Dear Readers,
The Flood Law Blog Editorial Team closely monitored Hurricane Matthew and its aftermath. We are thankful that the damage that was expected largely did not occur and that the people on the East Coast are safe. Due to…
Hurricane Matthew: A Note from the Flood Law Blog Team
Dear Readers,
We are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Matthew in the Atlantic Ocean and are keeping all in harm’s way in our thoughts.
While the Flood Law Blog may not be relevant to those who are in Matthew’s…