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False Claims Act Liability

Mediation Fails In Federal Lawsuit Seeking Damages From Sureties for Alleged Contract Fraud

Richard Korman

July 17, 2020

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Who is responsible if an SBA certification is faked, as the U.S. attorney claims in Narula case?

Energy

Illinois Utility ComEd Will Pay $200M Fine To Settle Contract Bribery Scheme

Agreement cites nearly a decade of payoffs to associates of state House Speaker Michael Madigan [D]

Jeff Yoders

July 17, 2020

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Deferred prosecution agreement says major energy infrastructure bills were voted on and passed as a result of favors to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's associates. ComEd will pay a $200-million fine.

Tetra Tech Sues Five Competitors Over Superfund Site Cleanup Review

Mary B. Powers

July 16, 2020

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Suit alleges Jacobs, others used 'junk science' in report to US Navy of disputed Hunter's Point work but parties won't comment further; also, new moves in other site legal actions against TT.

The Top 200 Environmental Firms: Pushing Past the Pandemic

Debra K. Rubin

Mary B. Powers

July 16, 2020

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Banking on a strong 2019 with a record revenue total, ranked companies find ways to manage though the pause and leverage new market opportunities to regain momentum in 2020 and beyond.

Top 200 Environmental Firms: Hull Seeks Growth By Association

Debra K. Rubin

July 15, 2020

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Engineer is infused by private equity capital investment to launch its new environmental sector platform.

Trump Reverses on Foreign Student Online Class Deportations

Bruce Buckley

July 14, 2020

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Dropped edict that would have required F-1 visaholders to find live instruction or risk being sent home, prompted strong educator backlash, including engineering.

New WIFIA Round to Support $12 Billion in Water Projects

Pam McFarland

July 14, 2020

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For the first time, financing will be made available for states.

Construction Accidents

Minnesota Trucker Sentenced Over Distracted Driving Workzone Fatality

Richard Korman

July 14, 2020

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Prosecutors claim driver was viewing pornography on his phone in moments before accident.

EPA Proposes Retaining Ozone Standards at Existing Levels

Pam McFarland

July 14, 2020

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Areas that are out of attainment of ozone standards can have federal highway dollars withheld.

Texas Private Border Wall Faces Aug. 5 Hearing on Stability, Flood Risks

Mary B. Powers

July 13, 2020

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Judge orders new engineering review linked to pending lawsuit, of three-mile bollard barrier built by Fisher Sand and Gravel on sensitive Rio Grande bank.