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We’d like to congratulate J.S. Held Senior Vice President Joe Weitz on being selected as the Held’s Hero Award recipient for Q2 2026. Joe has served for over nine years with the Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company, demonstrating exceptional dedication through leadership roles, including Lieutenant and Vice President, while responding to approximately 200 emergency calls each year alongside his family. The Held’s Hero Award is a pillar of J.S. Held’s corporate social responsibility program, Helping Hands, focused on collectively upholding our goals of supporting the communities we serve, encouraging our employees’ charitable endeavors, and helping us all feel more connected to the world around us. In recognition of his philanthropic efforts, Joe will receive a monetary donation from J.S. Held to the Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company. Click the link below to learn more about Joe’s story, his volunteerism, and how he’s making a difference in his local community: linkedin.com/pulse/helds-her… #FindYourExpert #HelpingHands #HeldTogether

Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment are often included in residential and light commercial property damage claims or forensic property assessments, especially system components that are installed outdoors. In this article, Keith Madigan discusses common HVAC system failures and how they may impact the scope of repair estimates, as well as key items to consider when writing or reviewing estimates involving HVAC systems. To learn more, visit: jsheld.com/insights/articles… #FindYourExpert #HeldTogether

What is changing in the industrial hygiene regulatory environment? Where are organizations exposed? How are leading companies adapting? In this article, Michael Culkin and Bob Costello discuss how industrial hygiene is facing a period of heightened regulatory complexity driven by overlapping requirements around PFAS, respirable crystalline silica, heat stress, and expanded chemical controls. Regulators, insurers, and courts are also increasingly evaluating organizations not just on minimum compliance, but on whether exposure risks are managed consistently and defensibly. To learn more, visit: jsheld.com/insights/articles… #FindYourExpert #IndustrialHygiene #RiskManagement

Environmental disclosure has evolved into a key component of M&A transactions, directly impacting valuation, risk management, and deal execution for regulated assets. In a recent article featured by Environment+Energy Leader, J.S. Held Environmental, Health, and Safety Practice Lead John Peiserich highlights how environmental self-disclosure can be strategically used in M&As to convert latent noncompliance into quantified, deal-manageable risk. To read the article, visit: environmentenergyleader.com/… #FindYourExpert #EnvironmentalSelfDisclosure #EnvironmentalCompliance #RiskManagement #MergersandAcquisitions

J.S. Held contents expert Mel Trach shares insights on driving stronger contents claim outcomes following catastrophes – from mobilization and inspection to evaluating salvageability, managing contents handling, and developing defensible replacement recommendations – from her recent session on “CAT Events & Contents Claims: What Actually Works?” By drawing on real-world case studies, her discussion highlights how early site access, disciplined data collection, and thoughtful decision-making can reduce disputes, control costs, and improve claims outcomes. View the carousel below for key takeaways from the discussion. To learn more about Mel and our contents claims expertise, visit: jsheld.com/areas-of-expertis… #FindYourExpert #HeldTogether #ContentsClaims #PersonalProperty

Happy Canada Day to our valued clients and colleagues. We hope you enjoy a day of celebration with family, friends, and all that makes Canada special. #HeldTogether #CanadaDay #Canada

J.S. Held human factors and behavioral science, accident reconstruction, and forensic engineering experts analyzed how human perception, attention, and decision-making influence behavior and incident causation at the recent Florida Defense Lawyers Association Annual Florida Liability Claims Conference. The panel discussed how: • Human factors principles intersect with accident reconstruction, forensic architecture, and engineering • Design, environmental conditions, and warnings impact behavior and incident causation • Real-world conditions shape how individuals perceive hazards and respond in ways that inform causation analysis • Approaching human factors with an eye toward engineering and accident reconstruction can strengthen causation analysis Panelist Phillip Jasper, PhD, shares key takeaways below. To learn more about how J.S. Held experts apply human factors principles to evaluate perception, decision-making, and behavior in liability matters, visit: jsheld.com/areas-of-expertis… #FindYourExpert #HeldTogether #PremisesLiability #HumanFactors

We are honored to be recognized by Chambers and Partners as a global leader in multiple industry categories within Crisis & Risk Management and Litigation Support. We are also proud to celebrate the recognitions of Livia Paggi, Philip Worman, Peter Pender-Cudlip, Iain Potter, and Michelle Avery as leading experts in Forensic Accounting, Asset Tracing & Recovery, Business Intelligence & Investigations, and Political Risk. A full listing of awards is included below. To learn more, view the press release: jsheld.com/chambers #FindYourExpert #HeldTogether #ChambersandPartners

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a defining moment in American history marking the arrival of federal troops in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to enforce the emancipation of enslaved individuals. This day represents a powerful symbol of freedom and justice. As we reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth, we reaffirm our dedication to advancing inclusivity and opportunity for all. #HeldTogether #Juneteenth

As per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations evolve, companies face increasing scrutiny and environmental complexities. J.S. Held environmental disputes expert Arthur Clarke, JD, recently shared insights on the scale and persistence of PFAS, commonly known as forever chemicals, as well as the expanding regulatory landscape in New Jersey, in a webinar hosted by Anderson Kill. In a @Law360 article developed from that webinar, he highlights how increased oversight, product restrictions, and emerging standards may shape future environmental compliance and remediation efforts. To read more from Arthur on the current state of PFAS litigation and regulation, visit: law360.com/articles/2488572/… To discuss this topic further, contact Arthur at [email protected] #FindYourExpert #HeldTogether #PFAS #EnvironmentalDisputes

Construction delays can drive significant cost and schedule impacts, including extended equipment rentals, increased logistics and storage expenses, and delayed operations that defer revenue generation. Our Surety and forensic visualization teams collaborated to produce the video below, providing a clear, side-by-side view of the “as-planned” versus “as-built” project progression. By translating complex project data into a visual format, it enables stakeholders to better understand both the timing and scale of a construction delay. To learn more about our visualization capabilities and view additional examples of our work across industries and use cases, visit: jsheld.com/areas-of-expertis… #FindYourExpert #HeldTogether #VisualizationServices #ConstructionDelay