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| The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARPA”) became public law in March of 2021. Subtitle M of the ARPA created the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (the “Fund”), which provides for $1.9 trillion in total Coronavirus relief aid. Of the $1.9 trillion, $350 billion will be distributed to the states and... Read More > |
| On December 2, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) provided details on the billions of dollars in funding available to states, tribes and territories through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, including money to strengthen clean water and drinking water systems. In total, $7.4 billion is allocated for water infrastructure projects for 2022,... Read More > |
| 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 > |
