Chambers USA Selects Peckar & Abramson as 2026 “Construction Law Firm of the Year”
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that the firm was selected as “Construction Law Firm of the Year” by Chambers USA. The award was presented at the 2026 Chambers USA Awards at The Plaza Hotel on Thursday, June 11. P&A previously received the Chambers USA Construction Law Firm of the Year award ... Read More
The Legal 500 2026 U.S. Names Peckar & Abramson a Top Tier Firm in Construction Law and Litigation and Honors 10 Attorneys
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that The Legal 500 United States has once again ranked the firm as a Tier One firm in construction law and construction litigation. P&A has consistently earned this distinction and remains the only Tier One firm in this category to also receive a Client Satisfaction honor, ... Read More
New Executive Order on AI Innovation and Security: Key Takeaways for the Construction Industry
On June 2, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security.” At its core, the Order is a cybersecurity and national-security measure rather than a broad regulation of how private companies develop or use AI. It directs federal agencies to harden government systems against AI-enabled cyber threats, establishes ... Read More
Chambers USA 2026 Names Peckar & Abramson Band 1 in Construction Law; 32 Attorneys Across Seven Regions and Government Contracts Practice Recognized
Peckar & Abramson P.C. (P&A) is proud to announce its continued recognition by Chambers USA, earning a nationwide Band 1 ranking in Construction Law in the 2026 USA Guide. The firm has held this top-tier designation every year since Chambers USA first introduced the category and remains the only practice to achieve it. In addition, ... Read More
TCEQ Seeks Stakeholder Input on Renewal of the Stormwater Construction General Permit
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced a stakeholder meeting and is seeking comments on the upcoming renewal of the statewide Stormwater Construction General Permit (CGP), Permit No. TXR150000. This general permit authorizes the discharge of stormwater from construction activities. The five-year permit is set to expire on March 5, 2028. TCEQ is ... Read More
NJ Public Works Contractors Beware – Pay Special Attention When Submitting Your Public Works Contractor Registration
While it is always important to be careful when making submissions to government agencies, recent activity by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“NJDOL”) reveals considerably increased scrutiny in connection with contractors renewing their New Jersey Public Works Registration. Extra care when completing the registration renewal process is warranted, because the consequences ... Read More
Peckar & Abramson Opens San Diego Office, Expanding California Construction and Government Contracts Practice
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce the opening of its new San Diego office, further expanding the firm’s California presence and strengthening its ability to serve clients throughout the state and across the country. The expansion includes the addition of attorneys Robert “Bob” Marks and Richard J. “RJ” Pinto II of Marks ... Read More
P&A Partner Jennifer L. Harris Named Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Maryland Joint Legislative Committee
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is proud to announce that Jennifer Harris, Partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, has been named Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Maryland Joint Legislative Committee. The Joint Legislative Committee brings together the four Maryland ABC chapters – ABC Metro Washington, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC Chesapeake Shores, ... Read More
U.S. Department of Labor Seeks to Clarify Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status Under Federal Wage and Hour Laws
The question of whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor is a major issue of concern for businesses across the spectrum. Many industries have long faced challenges regarding the appropriate categorization of workers, potentially resulting in significant implications for compliance and operational risk. To provide better guidance on the issue, ... Read More
Amended Again?! Critical Changes to RPAPL § 881: What New York Contractors and Construction Managers Need to Know
Recent amendments to New York’s RPAPL § 881 will significantly change how project teams obtain and maintain access to adjoining properties for construction-related work. The 2025 amendment signed into law by Governor Hochul, and the newly enacted 2026 revisions, will directly impact general contractors (GCs) and construction managers (CMs), as well as their trade contractors who ... Read More
