We live in an information-on-demand society. Ask a question of your preferred AI, get an answer, case closed. But for law firm litigators building a case, that assumption can be the difference …
HAI Announces Chambers USA 2026 Recognition – Litigation Support Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCKVILLE, MD — June 25, 2026 Chambers USA 2026 named History Associates Incorporated (HAI) a top provider in Litigation Support services, ranking the firm Band 4 in the Litigation …
The Importance and Power of FOIA
For nearly 40 years, HAI has been the country’s most prominent team of consultants on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, the importance of which has never been more critical given the …
Environmental Compliance with CERCLA
The term “Superfund” refers to contaminated sites identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for cleanup. While this term captures the essence of the Superfund designation, the laws and regulations associated …
The History and Use of the Defense Production Act
To fully understand the current relevance and application of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, it helps to remember the two extraordinary wartime crises …
‘Hurrah, and Vote for Suffrage!’: The Fight to Ratify the 19th Amendment
By Jen Giambrone, Historian One hundred years ago today, the Tennessee General Assembly voted to ratify the 19th Amendment, becoming the 36th state to do so and the last required to make …
The Great American Outdoors Act: What is it, why do we need it, and what are the next steps?
By Scott Vierick, Historian Since its formation in 1916, the National Park Service has managed an ever-growing number of resources, from small historic sites to vast stretches of wilderness. From Fredrick Douglass’s …
Documenting Links Between Financial and Insurance Institutions and Slavery
The conversation about racism that is now occurring in the United States—and around the globe—is belatedly turning attention to the historical links between financial institutions and the slavery of people of …
Notes from the Field: Mapping History with Sanborn Maps
For a historian, a good map can be a gold mine of valuable information. Beyond road names or topographical features, maps can show the historical arrangements of buildings, property owners, and even …