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Ben Milam practices in the areas of financial services litigation and policyholder insurance coverage. Ben represents mortgage lenders on a variety of claims, including unfair trade practices, wrongful foreclosure, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). He also represents policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, including title and liability insurance matters.

The “Physical Loss” Requirement for Business Interruption Claims Amid the Coronavirus

The massive economic disruption caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic raises questions about insurance coverage for business interruption losses from communicable disease. Does viral contamination constitute the “physical loss” required to trigger this type of coverage? Although courts have not yet provided guidance specific to COVID-19, past rulings suggest that coronavirus contamination may constitute physical

FEMA Reverses Halt to New Flood Policies during Shutdown; New Six-Month NFIP Extension Leaves Debate over Reforms to 116th CongressFollowing criticism from industry groups and members of Congress, FEMA has retreated from a December 27 announcement that it would stop issuing new flood policies and renewals during the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government. Meanwhile, a six-month extension passed by Congress and signed by President Trump on December 22 gives lawmakers through May