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Partner Steven Torres presented at the 2021 International Municipal Lawyers Association (“IMLA”) 86th Annual Conference
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
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 West and Partner Steven Torres Participated in the 2021 CAASNY Annual Meeting
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 at Waste Conversion Technology Conference in San Diego, CA, August 17, 2021
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 County Attorney Association of the State of New York Annual Meeting
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.

COVID-19-Related Construction Claims
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 >

Force Majeure Clauses and the Coronavirus Pandemic
In light of the ongoing coronavirus public health crisis, entities are reviewing their performance obligations under their existing contracts, and whether they can potentially invoke force majeure clauses. A force majeure clause in a contract excuses a party’s performance obligations when circumstances arise that are beyond a party’s control and make performance of the subject... Read More >

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update
West Group Law recognizes the serious health concerns and significant disruptions that the COVID-19 virus is causing. In response to the COVID-19 situation, we are following best practices recommended by local and federal authorities with regard to workplace safety. We are committed to continue to represent our clients with the same responsiveness, expertise, and experience you... Read More >

New York State Enacts Design-Build Legislation for Several New York City Agencies
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed into law the New York City Public Works Investment Act (the “Act”), which authorizes certain New York City agencies to utilize the “design-build” project delivery method for public construction projects over a specified dollar threshold amount. The design-build project delivery method allows the designated City agencies to request proposals from... Read More >

Managing Partner Teno West Presented at International Solid Waste Association World Congress in Bilbao, Spain
The presentation focused on sustainable solid waste management practices of one of the United States’ leading solid waste authorities – the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority, which manages solid waste issues for approximately 325,000 residents in Rockland County, New York, which is located just north of New York City. The Authority, through the operation... Read More >