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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 image below to learn more about Joe’s story, his volunteerism, and how he’s making a difference in his local community. #FindYourExpert #HelpingHands #HeldTogether

We are proud to sponsor the upcoming Society of Construction Law North America 5th Annual Conference, taking place July 22-24, which brings together industry professionals to discuss critical issues in construction law, project delivery, contract development, risk management, and dispute resolution.    If you will be attending, be sure to connect with Construction Advisory experts Joshua Stegman, Alex Kocher, PSP, and Jason Ulmenstine throughout the event.   For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gfMEcCk9   #FindYourExpert #SCL #ConstructionLaw

When a bond-funded senior housing community in Plano, Texas, defaulted on more than $80 million in debt and failed to meet the terms of its bankruptcy restructuring plan, a Trustee acting on behalf of bondholders sought a court-appointed Receiver to stabilize operations, protect the asset, and preserve value.   Following heavily contested court proceedings, J.S. Held turnaround and restructuring expert Betsy Landoll was appointed Receiver. Supported by the firm’s Strategic Advisory team, she led efforts to navigate a technically complex bond structure, address operational challenges, and execute a competitive sale process.   As a result of J.S. Held's leadership, the property was sold for $71 million, recovering 89% of bondholder value within ten months and positioning the community for long-term success under new ownership.   To read more about this case study, visit: https://lnkd.in/dhBmxeS5   #FindYourExpert #Receivership #AssetRecovery #TexasReceivership

Supply Chain & Sustainability expert Andrea Korney will present the Keynote session at the Ohio Environmental Practitioners Conference, taking place from July 21 – 22 in Westerville, OH. “AI's Place in Environmental Permitting & Compliance,” will explore how AI can help compliance teams navigate complex regulations with greater speed and confidence. When used effectively, it enables experts to not only work faster but automate the labor-intensive processes to free them to think deeper and remain focused on high-value decisions. If you are attending, be sure to connect with Andrea throughout the conference. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gFV24qt5 #FindYourExpert

Digital Investigations & Discovery expert Ken Feinstein will present at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) Compliance in Smaller Organizations virtual conference on July 29, from 11:30-12:30 PM CT. "Cost-Effective & Defensible Uses of Technology in Compliance" will explore: • Where AI, data analytics, and other disruptive technologies can enhance compliance • Technologies that can be implemented effectively within the compliance function • Defensibility and regulatory expectations that inform right-sized tech stacks To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/g-G5NKX6 #FindYourExpert #SCCE #Compliance

Geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade policies, supply chain disruption, evolving regulations, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping today’s business environment. In this article, J.S. Held’s Brian F. Gleason, CTP, Global President of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), explores why professional credentials such as the Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) and Certified Turnaround Analyst (CTA) have become powerful indicators of experience, judgment, and leadership. He also examines the critical role professional networks play in helping practitioners anticipate risks, exchange insights, and manage increasingly complex business challenges. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gm2r8BhS #FindYourExpert #Turnaround #Restructuring #InterimManagement #CTP

The Q2 release of the J.S. Held AI Disputes Monitor is now available. Data for the second quarter reveals continued growth in AI-related litigation, with copyright and content-creator cases remaining the dominant category as regulatory and product liability challenges emerge as new fronts.   A total of 42 AI-related lawsuits were filed in Q2, marking a 35% increase over Q1. The total tracked dataset now stands at 426 cases, with 73 AI-related lawsuits filed year to date through June 30. Already equal to 86% of the 2025 full-year total, that pace would put 2026 on track to more than double 2025 case filings.   The dashboard tracks: • Global AI-related lawsuits • AI-related lawsuits by region, state, jurisdiction, and application category • Market segments for global AI-related lawsuits • Representative technology applications and use cases   The second-quarter 2026 snapshot underscores the growing complexity of AI-related disputes as courts are asked to consider content-creator claims, state AI regulation, product liability theories, biometric privacy class actions, and questions tied to platform design, safety guardrails, model training, and data provenance.   To explore the full set of findings, download the latest edition of the J.S. Held AI Disputes Monitor here: https://lnkd.in/epJxyBaT   #ArtificialIntellegence #AI #AIDisputes  

Don’t miss our three interactive panel discussions at the upcoming Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Annual Meeting. Details about these sessions are included below. Charting the Future of Regulatory Takings and Municipal Liability in a Changing Climate and a Shifting Legal Landscape J.S. Held Panelist: John Peiserich, Esq. | EHS Practice Lead Wednesday, July 29 | 8:00 - 8:50 am Lessons Learned to Chart the Future: Building Across Borders J.S. Held Panelist: Rob Strahle, PE | Construction Advisory Wednesday, July 29 | 8:00 - 8:50 am Big Food Under Fire: The Battle for America’s Health J.S. Held Panelists: Craig Llewellyn, PhD | Health Sciences Friday, July 31 | 9:00 - 9:50 am Be sure to connect with our speakers and Betsy Rogers throughout the conference. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eBn8wxsM #FindYourExpert #FDCCAnnualMeeting #EHS  

We are proud to recognize our experts who received top Chambers and Partners rankings in the areas of: • Asset Tracing & Recovery | Global | Band 1 | Peter Pender-Cudlip • Political Risk | Global | Band 1 | Livia Paggi • Political Risk | Global | Band 1 | Philip Worman • Forensic Accounting | Asia Pacific | Band 1 | Iain Potter • Forensic Accounting | US | Band 2 | Michelle J Avery CPA, CFF • Business Intelligence & Investigations | UK | Band 3 | Peter Pender-Cudlip We congratulate our experts on these remarkable achievements. Their consistent delivery of unrivaled expertise and unparalleled service continues to set the standard in their respective fields. To learn more about our team members and firm rankings in Chambers and Partners, view the press release: jsheld.com/chambers #FindYourExpert #HeldTogether #ChambersandPartners

A tractor‑trailer lost engine power while traveling uphill and, due to heavy traffic, could not move to the shoulder, forcing it to stop in an active travel lane. The stopped vehicle was then rear‑ended, resulting in a fatality in the other vehicle.   Our accident reconstruction team conducted an immediate investigation to determine whether the truck was disabled or if the incident was attributable to driver error. The team met with the driver, inspected and 3D‑scanned the vehicle and crash site, performed aerial mapping, and analyzed data from the Volvo truck’s Engine Control Module (ECM). Our analysis confirmed that the truck lost engine power and was disabled, corroborating the driver’s account and clarifying the conditions that led to the collision.   To learn more about this engagement, visit: https://lnkd.in/gahiNh2C   #FindYourExpert #AccidentReconstruction #FailureAnalysis