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Melinda S. Gentile Honored at the 2016 Women of Vision Luncheon
Published Date: March 1, 2016
Melinda S. Gentile was honored at the 2016 Women of Vision luncheon for her continued support and participation in the various programs at the Young At Art Museum. The Women of Vision share the goals of Young At Art Museum – to create opportunities for children from all socio-economic levels which motivate learning, promote cultural tolerance and enrich their lives. [...] Read More
Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee Appointed Mr. Brodsky as Manager/Administrator of Dispute Board Program
Published Date: March 1, 2016
Jerry P. Brodsky, a partner in the firm's Miami office, and his team are helping to keep the upcoming summer Olympics in Rio on track. The Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee has appointed Mr. Brodsky as Manager/Administrator of its Dispute Board Program related to the construction of non-permanent structures and miscellaneous services. With approximately 500,000 fans and 10,000 athletes attending [...] Read More
Illinois Pollution Control Board Continues Environmental Rulemaking & Decisions
Published Date: February 27, 2016
Yesterday, the Illinois Pollution Control Board published its January 2016 Environmental Register, which summarizes the Board’s actions with regard to rulemaking and decisions in environmental lawsuits. The Board remains very active on the regulatory front regarding water pollution, especially concerning the public water supply and surface water discharges. The Environmental Register also trumpets the Second District Court of Appeals’ ruling [...] Read More
New Law #1: Waiver of Utility Deposit Requirements for Domestic Abuse Victims
Published Date: February 9, 2016
Concluding our countdown of new Illinois environmental laws that took effect on January 1, 2016 is Public Act 99-0420, which requires that utilities waive deposit requirements on new accounts for 60 days for documented domestic abuse victims. The new law amends the Public Utilities Act by adding Section 8-201.6, 220 ILCS 5/8-201.6, which requires that utilities “shall defer the utility’s [...] Read More
P&A Opens Three Texas offices: Austin, Dallas and Houston
Published Date: January 31, 2016
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. is pleased to announce the opening of three Texas offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, along with the addition of 9 leading construction law attorneys. The Texas team, consisting of some of the state’s foremost construction litigators, will enhance the firm's construction, commercial, real estate and surety law practice in Texas, as well as its national [...] Read More
