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Managing Partner Teno West presenting at the CAASNY 2026 Annual Meeting in Cooperstown, New York from May 18-19, 2026. This presentation is entitled: “Federal Funding of Municipal Projects: Understanding How Federal Funding for Municipal Projects May Clash with State and Municipal Funding Goals and Needs.”
Managing Partner Teno West presenting at the CAASNY 2026 Annual Meeting in Cooperstown, New York from May 18-19, 2026. This presentation is entitled: “Federal Funding of Municipal Projects: Understanding How Federal Funding for Municipal Projects May Clash with State and Municipal Funding Goals and Needs.” For more information please contact WGL at 401-371-3602 and ask... Read More >

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to speak at the 2026 IMLA Mid-Year Seminar in Washington D.C. Titled: “Collaborative Project Delivery Mechanics: It’s not Alternative Anymore” on April 11, 2026.
Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to speak at the 2026 IMLA Mid-Year Seminar Titled: “Collaborative Project Delivery Mechanics: It’s not Alternative Anymore” on April 11, 2026 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM ET. For more information, call WGL at 401-371-3602 and ask for Julie Ornberg or visit: https://imla.org/

Procurement Document & Construction Contract Review – Best Practice Improvement
Strong procurement and construction documents form the foundation of successful public projects. Clear, compliant, and well-tailored solicitation materials, contracts, and standard forms help set expectations, reduce disputes, and support efficient project delivery. Because laws and industry practices evolve and lessons learned from prior projects can highlight opportunities for improvement, perio Read More >

Managing Partner Teno West to attend the NYSAC 2026 Legislative Conference in Albany, New York from March 16-18, 2026.
Managing Partner Teno West to attend the NYSAC 2026 Legislative Conference in Albany, New York from March 16-18, 2026. For additional information, call WGL at 401-371-3602 and ask for Julie Ornberg, or visit https://www.nysac.org/education-events/legislative-conference/

Article 26-C of New York’s Agriculture and Markets Law Imposes New Operational Standards on Animal Shelters
Article 26-C of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, which took effect on December 15, 2025, imposed stricter standards for animal shelters across the state. The new law affects how animal shelters operate by requiring improved veterinary care, specific housing standards, daily exercise for animals, enhanced licensing requirements, staff training, standards for foster... Read More >

PFAS Liability Is Moving Upstream: What Recent Litigation Signals for Municipal Utilities
Recent litigation and regulatory developments continue to influence how responsibility for Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination is assessed. Courts and policymakers are increasingly focusing on industrial sources and chemical manufacturers that introduced PFAS into commerce, rather than treating municipal water and wastewater systems as default points of liab Read More >

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to speak at the 2026 MMA Annual Conference – Connect 351 Workshop Titled: Local Legal Lens: Insights on Municipal Law on January 23, 2026
Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to speak at the 2026 MMA Annual Conference – Connect 351 Workshop Titled: Local Legal Lens: Insights on Municipal Law on January 23, 2026 from 2:15-3:30pm.   For more information, call WGL at 401-371-3602 and ask for Julie Ornberg or visit:  https://www.mma.org/connect-351/. Read More >

Senior Counsel Jillian Jagling to present at MMLA Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Senior Counsel Jillian Jagling to present a webinar along with Megan Bridges of the Brockton Law Department and Nicole Constanzo of K-P Law at MMLA Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. This webinar is titled, “The Municipal Empowerment Bill – What’s In It For Your Community?” For more information please visit https://www.massmunilaw.org/events or... Read More >

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to speak at the NBI Live Webinar Titled:  Advanced Issues in Real Estate Transactions on October 28, 2025
Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to speak at the NBI Live Webinar Titled:  Advanced Issues in Real Estate Transactions on October 28, 2025.  The presentation is titled:  “Environmental Issues for the Modern Real Estate Lawyer.”  For more information, call WGL at 401-371-3602 and ask for Julie Ornberg or visit:  http://www.nbi-sems.com. Read More >

Senior Counsel Jillian Jagling to Attend the MMLA Annual Conference in Northampton, MA from October 23-24, 2025.
Senior Counsel Jillian Jagling to Attend the MMLA Annual Conference in Northampton, MA from October 23-24, 2025. For more information please call WGL at 401-371-3602 and ask for Julie Ornberg or visit https://www.massmunilaw.org/