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PFAS: “Forever” Chemicals Causing Growing Concern for Municipalities

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (“PFAS”) are widely used, long lasting man-made chemicals, whose components break down very slowly over time. PFAS chemicals are used in a variety of products such as water-resistant clothing, non-stick products, stain-resistant coatings, ski and snowboard waxes, leather goods, personal care products like nail polish and shampoo. PFAS chemicals are persisten Read More >

Federally Funded Municipal Infrastructure Projects are on the Forefront

West Group Law attorneys frequently work on federally funded infrastructure projects for our government clients. Two fairly recent, significant, federal funding mechanisms – the American Rescue Plan Act (2021) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (2022), have infused tremendous amounts of money into water, sewer and broadband infrastructure projects. Most of these infrastructure dollar Read More >

Broadband Public/Private Partnerships Provide Internet Access to All

West Group Law attorneys are currently working on a number of broadband initiatives that are intended to provide high-speed, affordable Internet service to under-served communities. These projects typically promote broadband to improve productivity and reduce costs in schools and community facilities, healthcare institutions, public safety, energy management and other vital functions. By using v Read More >

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to Present at the IMLA Live Webinar on Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to present at the IMLA Live Webinar on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 1 – 2pm ET.  The presentation is titled:  “Alternative Project Delivery in Public Construction:  Dissecting the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract and Best Practices.”  For more information, call WGL at 401–371–3636 and ask for Julie Foster or... Read More >

Managing Partner Teno West to attend the New York State Association for Solid Waste Management 2023 Fall Conference at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, NY on September 24 – 26, 2023

Managing Partner Teno West to attend the New York State Association for Solid Waste Management (NYSASWM) 2023 Fall Conference at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, NY on September 24 – 26, 2023. For more information, call WGL at 914-898-2409 and ask for Shannon Kelly or log onto https://nysaswm.org/.

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to Present at the 2023 DBIA Liberty Region Conference on September 26, 2023

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to present at the 2023 DBIA Liberty Region Conference in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 3:15 – 4:15pm ET.  The presentation is titled:  “Delivering Advanced Environmental Solutions Through Design-Build:  Effectively Integrating Teams and Tasks.”  For more information, call WGL at 401–371–3636 and ask for Julie Foste Read More >

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to Present at the 2023 IMLA Annual Conference in La Quinta, CA on September 27 – October 1, 2023

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres to present at the 2023 IMLA Annual Conference at the La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, CA on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.  The Presentation is titled: The Multifaceted Municipal PFAS Challenge: Understanding Permitting, Regulatory and Enforcement issues for Public Water and Wastewater Utility Counsel.  For... Read More >

Senior Counsel Jillian Jagling, Senior Associate Christopher Menihan and Associate Victoria Rosa will attend the 2023 Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting at the Rhode Island Convention Center from June 1 – 2, 2023

Senior Counsel Jillian Jagling and Associates Christopher Menihan and Victoria Rosa will attend the 2023 Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting at the Rhode Island Convention Center from June 1 – 2, 2023. For more information, call WGL at 914-898-2409 and ask for Shannon Ullery or log onto  www.ribar.com. Read More >

Senior Counsel Jillian Jagling and Sebastian Amenta, CEI Regional Program Director to present at the 2023 NYWEA/NEWEA Joint Spring Meeting and Exhibits Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY on June 7 – 9, 2023

Senior Counsel Jillian Jagling and Sebastian Amenta, CEI Regional Program Director to present at the 2023 NYWEA/NEWEA Joint Spring Meeting and Exhibits Conference at The Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, NY.  For more information, call WGL at 401-371-3636 and ask for Julie Foster or log onto https://www.nywea.org/SitePages/Education-Outreach/Events-Conferences.aspx. Read More >

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres, Christopher J. Petrini, Founding Principle at Petrini & Associates, P.C., Greg Holness, Operations Director at Arcadis, and Ian McWilliams, Founder and President at New England Trial Services to present at the 12th Annual MMLA Public Construction and Infrastructure Conference and MMLA Annual Business Meeting in Sudbury, MA on Thursday, June 8, 2023

Partner Steven “Tip” Torres, Christopher J. Petrini, Founding Principle at Petrini & Associates, P.C., Greg Holness, Operations Director at Arcadis, and Ian McWilliams, Founder and President at New England Trial Services to present at the 12th Annual MMLA Public Construction and Infrastructure Conference and MMLA Annual Business Meeting at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Read More >