Expansion

Federal Court Halts Denver’s Major Reservoir Expansion, Citing Environmental Concerns and Law Violations

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Denver, CO — A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers breached multiple federal environmental laws in issuing a permit for the expansion of Gross Reservoir, overseen by Denver Water. This decision, delivered by Judge Christine M. Arguello of the U.S. District Court of Colorado, marks a significant setback for the project that commenced construction last year with the objective of raising the dam’s height by 125 feet to enhance water storage capabilities for the Front Range. Judge Arguello found that the Corps contravened the Clean Water Act and the … Read more

Texas Crash Survivor Champions Expansion of ‘Move Over’ Laws to Include All Roadside Vehicles

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San Antonio, Texas – Seventeen years after a tragic accident that transformed her life, a Texas woman is spearheading a campaign to broaden the state’s traffic safety laws to cover all stopped vehicles, not just emergency responders. Heather Haenes, who lost both legs when a car struck her as she stood between two vehicles on a highway shoulder, is collaborating with advocacy groups to push for these changes. Texas’ existing “Move Over or Slow Down” law mandates that drivers either change lanes or reduce their speed when passing stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and Texas … Read more

Erica Ferreira Gomes Appointed to Lead SPS Advogados’ Corporate Law Division Amid Expansion Efforts

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LISBON, Portugal — Erica Ferreira Gomes has been appointed to lead the corporate and commercial law team at SPS Advogados, marking a significant return to the firm where she began her legal career. Gomes brings a robust background with 14 years of experience in various legal domains including real estate law and litigation. The move to appoint Gomes as the coordinating associate attorney at SPS Advogados comes as she transitions from CCAA Sociedade de Advogados, another prominent law firm. This appointment reflects SPS Advogados’ strategic intent to enhance the structure and quality of their services. … Read more

Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa Targets National Growth with High-Profile Addition and Expansion into Mass Tort Litigation

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In a strategic move to broaden its legal competencies, the prominent catastrophic injury law firm Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa announced its expansion into mass tort law, an area dealing with civil actions involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few corporate defendants in state or federal court. This move will include welcoming highly regarded attorney Troy Rafferty as a new shareholder. The firm, rebranded as Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa (RDCY), marks a significant turn in its mission to champion client rights on a national scale. Troy Rafferty, previously associated … Read more