The Illinois Supreme Court recently barred a plaintiff’s mesothelioma claim against an employer based on the time limitations set forth in the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act.  The claim was barred despite the fact that the plaintiff was not diagnosed with the disease until 16 years after the expiration of those time limits.  In Folta v. [...] Read More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Federal Register notice announced the launch of its eDisclosure Portal to modernize the implementation of EPA’s Audit Policy. The Audit Policy allows companies to self-disclose potential environmental violations and to eliminate or reduce the amount of penalties that could result. Because of the large number of violations that are self-disclosed every year, EPA decided to establish [...] Read More

Christopher Kinzel, a partner in Peckar & Abramson's New York office authored an article in the AGC of America ConsensusDocs Construction Law Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 5 – November 2015 titled "New York Appellate Court Weighs in on Notice of Claim Requirements". The article reviews the importance of complying with contractual notices and documentation provisions for claim requirements. View Article Read More

Jerry P. Brodsky spoke at the Peruvian Chamber of Construction (CAPECO) on November 24, 2015 in Lima, Peru. Mr. Brodsky focused his discussion on dispute boards, when they work and when they don't. View Article Read More

Alan Winkler, a partner in Peckar & Abramson's New Jersey office authored an article in the AGC of America ConsensusDocs Construction Law Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 5 – October 2015 titled "Know Your Policy: So You Think You Have Insurance?... Maybe, Maybe Not". The article advises insurance policy holders on potential exclusions that may result in a lack of coverage. [...] Read More