The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a brownfield as “a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” According to the EPA, it is estimated that

The Federal Highway Administration’s final rule to implement the Build America, Buy America Act will impact transportation projects funded by federal dollars. The rule rescinds the Manufactured Products General Waiver. As a result, contractors must certify that manufactured

After a major North American flooring manufacturer filed for bankruptcy, our Strategic Advisory team was engaged to serve as financial advisor to the unsecured creditors’ committee and ultimately as Trustee of the Liquidating Trust. We managed the estate’s remaining assets and

As corporate leaders become more aware of intellectual property as a driver of corporate value, the position of Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO) is becoming increasingly necessary to manage a company’s IP strategy. Yet, the CIPO position remains overlooked in many large

In recognition of #IndigenousPeoplesDay on August 9, we honor the diverse cultures, histories, and rights of Indigenous Peoples around the world. At J.S. Held, our global advisory work often intersects with regions where Indigenous stewardship is not only essential to

The restaurant franchise industry is experiencing growing financial pressures, with burger and pizza franchises facing a wave of restructuring challenges. In a recent episode of the DebtWired! Podcast, J.S. Held Senior Managing Director Dan Dooley joins Danielle Saba of DebtWire

Turnaround professionals increasingly encounter situations where a private equity sponsor’s original investment is “underwater” — unlikely to ever return capital, let alone deliver any return. In many of these cases, keeping the PE sponsor engaged is key to maximizing enterprise

In a complex matter involving eight separate and discreet water loss events during the construction of a Miami high-rise, our Builder’s Risk team was engaged to assess property damage and evaluate competing delay claims. Our experts analyzed project records, schedules, and

We are excited to announce the acquisition of GHL Consultants Ltd, a fire engineering and building code consulting firm known for innovative solutions that bridge the gap between safety and design. Based in Vancouver, the GHL team – led by Managing Principles Andrew Harmsworth,

In adolescent criminal court cases, developmental psychology and neuroscience are relied upon for empirical evidence when considering legal culpability. In this article, Sam Franco-DeWitt, PhD, explores the critical cognitive differences between adolescents and adults, the

As India’s financial ecosystem expands and transactions become increasingly sophisticated, the need for a robust regulatory framework to combat fraudulent activities has become critical. In response, the government has enacted new financial fraud regulations and criminal laws,

Commercial establishments where alcoholic beverages are served, and social hosts who serve alcohol in non-commercial settings, may find themselves liable for damage, injury, and/or death caused by alcohol-related accidents involving individuals they have served. In this article,

Following a fast-track construction process, our mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers were engaged to conduct an expedited, in-depth assessment of a major distribution center’s HVAC systems after it faced an operational shutdown due to large-scale environmental

In the latest AICPA Journal of Accountancy podcast, J.S. Held forensic accounting and dispute advisory expert Carey Miller, CPA, CFF, and host Neil Amato discuss a critical challenge facing leadership: how organizational culture can either mitigate or exacerbate fraud risk.

Over the past six years, the insurance industry has seen reports of individual hail claims on solar farms totaling between $5 million to $80 million. The industry recently experienced record-breaking solar panel losses related to hail damage, upward of $300-400 million. In this

Often, forensic accountants face practical challenges when calculating business interruption (BI) losses. These issues have been highlighted by recent claims following COVID-19 and the 2024 storm in the UAE which caused widespread flooding and high volumes of claims. In this

In a recent interview on Bloomberg’s The Opening Trade, J.S. Held strategy and risk advisory expert Livia Paggi shared geopolitical insights following recent White House meetings on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including: · How negotiations have changed direction · The

We are proud to recognize Lucinda Diaz as our Q2 2025 Held’s Hero Award recipient. In addition to her work alongside an entrepreneurial team of finance professionals, Lucinda is actively involved in leading fundraising efforts for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to