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Frank M. Rapoport Moderates Panel for Public-Private Partnership Conference
Published Date: August 29, 2014
Frank M. Rapoport moderated a panel for an audience of over 200 at the fourth annual Public-Private Partnership Conference, sponsored by the New Jersey Alliance for Action. Other panel moderators included: Alliance Executive Vice President Gerald T. Keenan; Richard Mroz, Managing Director of Archer Public Affairs; and Michael Della Rocca, President of Star America Group. Read More
U.S. EPA Approves Changes to Illinois Vehicle Emission Testing Program
Published Date: August 19, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently approved changes to the vehicle inspection and maintenance program of the State of Illinois. These changes were proposed by the Illinois EPA as revisions to the State Implementation Plan, which details how Illinois will comply with the Clean Air Act and its implementing regulations. The major changes to the emission testing program either eliminate certain [...] Read More
Dave Scriven-Young Elected to Chicago Bar Association Board of Managers
Published Date: August 14, 2014
My law firm, Peckar & Abramson, P.C., recently issued a press release congratulating me on being elected to the Chicago Bar Association Board of Managers: PECKAR & ABRAMSON, P.C.’S DAVID J. SCRIVEN-YOUNG ELECTED TO CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGERS NEW YORK—July 17, 2014 – Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that David J. Scriven-Young, Senior Associate in [...] Read More
Jerry P. Brodsky Authored Article In Latin Business Chronicle
Published Date: August 8, 2014
Jerry P. Brodsky authored an article titled " What Foreign Contractors Should know About Working in Latin America" that appeared in the August 8, 2014 Latin Business Chronicle. The article discusses the numerous business opportunities that Latin American provides to contractors due to the demand and necessity for infrastructure projects in the region. It also focuses on the unique risks [...] Read More
New Illinois Law Provides State Financial Assistance for Stormwater Management and Treatment Projects
Published Date: August 1, 2014
On July 23, 2014, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced that he signed legislation designed to help combat flooding across the state and to protect Illinois’ drinking water. The legislation makes stormwater management and treatment projects available for state financial assistance following last year’s record rainfall and severe flooding that affected communities across Illinois. A copy of the new law can be [...] Read More
