The United States of America celebrates our 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, with celebrations slated here in Washington, DC, and across the country. As historical researchers living in the nation’s capital, we are excited to celebrate this momentous occasion, including at local events throughout the summer. Whether you live …

It’s no secret that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already beginning to revolutionize the human experience, with profound and far-reaching effects that are not yet fully understood, and in some cases probably have not yet manifested. That includes the field of historical research, where TRG is already seeing AI’s impact. We …

We have received an increasing number of research inquiries from environmental and engineering firms in recent years. This is no surprise given the fact that so many of the projects these firms take on deal with sites that have complex histories involving several prior owners and occupants or aging building …

As you may have noticed over the last several months, we have posted various infographics on our LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook pages. We are always thinking of new and creative ways to show, rather than just tell, what we as historical researchers do.

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Earlier this month, Taylor Research Group (TRG) associate Scott Connuck attended the Environmental Law Institute’s (ELI) Summer School seminar titled “NEPA, ESA and Fundamentals of Environmental Law” in Washington, D.C.

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When it comes to environmental litigation involving polluted industrial sites, the presence of potentially responsible parties (PRPs), the production process of hazardous substances, and the degree of federal government involvement can all be significant factors. As historical researchers, we have the capability to unearth such information and reconstruct …

Last fall, Taylor Research Group (TRG) was pleased to welcome a new junior research associate to our team: Kylie Armo.

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Taylor Research Group is often approached by law firms to conduct research on matters from individual asbestos cases to mass toxic tort litigation. To connect with leading attorneys in the field, learn about emerging environmental law issues, and reflect on how we can continue to innovate and add value to …

It’s a new year and we’re ringing it in with a new look. Today, we launched our redesigned website. Click on over to www.taylorhammel.com, take a look, and tell us what you think. We value your feedback.

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