Source: https://dnyuz.com/, August 4, 2025 DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” the companies announced Monday. State Environmental Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said the deal with DuPont, Chemours and Corteva is the largest such settlement in the […]

Source: https://6abc.com/, August 1, 2025 Remediation work is underway at the site of the Sunoco pipeline spill in Upper Makefield, Bucks County. Energy Transfer says crews have started drilling several wells in neighborhoods in Mount Eyre to monitor and test groundwater. Oil wells have recovered nearly 1,000 gallons of spilled petroleum since March. Read more.

Source: https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/, August 1, 2025 By: Matti Gellman Agribusiness giant Perdue is facing a second lawsuit from Salisbury residents who want to stop the company from releasing its wastewater into the ground. Two Salisbury plaintiffs allege that water contamination from a soybean oil refinery at the Perdue site on Zion Church Road is harming their […]

Source: https://www.wtwco.com/, July 25, 2025 Dramas such as Netflix’s Toxic Town and growing concerns over ‘forever’ PFAS chemicals have increased public awareness of the health risks of pollution and environmental damage. With tighter regulation and a growing number of legal claims and class actions, businesses are counting the cost to their finances and reputations. Our […]

Source: https://www.spilmanlaw.com/, July 30, 2025 By: Stephanie U. Eaton Are design professionals involved in your Florida project?  If so, then you need to be aware of this newly decided case. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in Orlando, issued an Order on July 11, 2025, confirming that in Florida, remediation costs […]

Source: https://bgdailynews.com/, July 21, 2025 By: David Horowitz New details have emerged in the lawsuit over Hilltopper Hall, the residence hall that served Western Kentucky University students for about six years before closing due to design and construction flaws in early 2024. The plaintiff – the WKU Student Life Foundation, a nonprofit that owns and […]

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/, July 31, 2025 By: Jon Haworth One person is dead and at least 22 people have become sick from a Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City since last Friday, health officials said. The New York City Health Department provided an update on Thursday into its investigation of a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in the Harlem […]

Source: https://berkleycp.com/, July 30, 2025 By: Stephanie M. Thomas When something goes wrong on your client’s jobsite, timely communication with them, their broker and the insurance provider can prevent small issues from snowballing into larger claims. The contractors professional liability policy is more than just a piece of paper; it’s also a promise of support, […]

Source: https://cardinalnews.org/, July 30, 2025 By: Matt Busse A state agency has fined a utility-scale solar developer nearly $121,000 after inspectors said they found violations of environmental regulations at a Henry County solar facility. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality recently proposed the penalties after inspecting Energix Renewables’ Sunny Rock Solar site off Joseph Martin Highway, […]

Source: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/, July 29, 2025 By: Reese Letourneau, Storm Lineberger, Andrew Van Osselaer all of Haynes Boone The Bottom Line Tailored insurance policies take work but offer a strong safety net to protect against hazards in mergers and acquisitions. Pollution concerns have changed since the 1960s, with “forever chemicals” dominating the current conversation and forcing […]

Source: https://www.firstalert4.com/, July 25, 2025 Several roads in north St. Louis County are closed due to a hazmat situation at the former GKN Aerospace building. The lanes of eastbound McDonnell between Lindbergh and Byassee were closed as of 10 a.m. Friday, according to the Hazelwood Police Department. There is currently no timeframe for the roads […]

Source: https://learn.aiacontracts.com/, March 31, 2024 We often talk about winter conditions, but what about summer conditions? As we move into the warmer months, projects are exposed to high temperatures and summer storms. These summer conditions can create health risks, impact equipment, reduce productivity, disrupt the supply chain, and impact work hours on a project site. […]