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| In the United States, 40 percent of the food produced or processed is thrown away, equaling about 58 billion wasted meals, according to Waste 360. In New York alone, 3.9 million tons of food is wasted. According to the national Conference of State Legislatures, the United States spends approximately $218 billion each year to grow,... Read More > |
| On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “Act”), the largest investment in the nation’s infrastructure in more than a decade. The Act will inject $1.2 trillion into infrastructure programs throughout the country, with a primary focus on the transportation, energy and water sectors of the economy.... Read More > |
| Partner Steven Torres attended the DBIA 2021 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Aurora, CO, November 1 – 3, 2021.For more information, call WGL at 914-898-2400 and ask for Alberto Aponte or log onto https://dbia.org/design-build-conference-expo/ |
| Partner Steven Torres presented at the MMLA 11th Annual Public Construction Update, Sturbridge, MA on October 20, 2021. For more information, call WGL at 914-898-2400 and ask for Alberto Aponte or log onto https://www.massmunilaw.org/event/11th-annual-public-construction-update/?instance_id=346 |
| Partner Steven Torres presented at the 2021 International Municipal Lawyers Association (“IMLA”) 86th Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 2, 2021. Titled, “The Infrastructure Trifecta: Integrating the Owner, Designer and Municipal Counsel for Precision Project Delivery,” Attorney Torres detailed how to shape and execute a deal for infrastructure projects. The presentatio Read More > |
| Partner Steven Torres presented at the 2021 IMLA 86th Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN on October 2, 2021 at 10:45am – 12:15pm at the Hilton Minneapolis. For more information, call WGL at 914-898-2400 and ask for Alberto Aponte or log onto https://imla.org/annual-conference/. Read More > |
| Managing Partner Teno A. West and Partner Steven A. Torres participated in the 2021 CAASNY Annual Meeting on September 12-14, 2021. At the Annual Meeting, both attorneys presented and discussed the relationship between standard delay claims provisions and the halt in the workforce due to COVID-19. Titled “Mastering Post-COVID Delay and Additional Work Claims: A... Read More > |
| Partner Steven Torres moderated several presentations at the Waste Conversion Technology Conference in San Diego, CA on August 17, 2021 at 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina. For more information, call WGL at 914-898-2400 and ask for Alberto Aponte or log onto https://wasteconversionconference.com/ Read More > |
| Managing Partner Teno West and Partner Steven Torres presented at the County Attorney Association of the State of New York Annual Meeting, September 12 – 14, 2021 at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, New York. Their presentation is titled Mastering Post-Covid Delay and Additional Work Claims: A Public Owner’s Toolbox. |
| The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the suspension of both public and private construction in many states, or at the very least has limited projected activities in a significant way. Public owners can expect to see various types of delay claims, remobilization issues, and demands for economic and schedule relief. Construction delay claims and the... Read More > |
