Rain Can’t Dampen Spirit as Hundreds of Black Law Enforcement Officers Unite for NOBLE’s 49th Annual Conference in Pompano Beach

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Despite the downpour that forced the cancellation of a scheduled memorial march, a significant gathering of Black law enforcement officers took place Saturday in South Florida. The occasion marked the commencement of the 49th annual conference of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, commonly referred to as NOBLE. More than 10 charter buses delivered officers to Pompano Beach, with many attendees likening the event to a “family reunion.” Each year, the conference moves to a different city, but the focus remains constant: fostering community service and engagement. The opening … Read more

Rain or River? Georgia Solar Plant’s $13 Million Insurance Dispute Heads to Trial

MACON, Ga. — In the tranquil fields of Twiggs County, a legal storm brews as First Solar Electric faces off against Zurich American Insurance over the interpretation of a policy that could affect a $13 million claim. The solar company’s sprawling 2,000-acre farm project fell victim to several severe rainstorms between 2019 and 2020, leading to considerable destruction that the company believed was covered under their insurance plan. First Solar asserts that the damage, which includes the deterioration of onsite roads and prior construction, was the result of “torrential” rain. They approached Zurich in 2020 … Read more