We are frequently quoted in newspapers and trade publications.
2017
- Devolving Superfund
- Legal Expert Urges Trump EPA To Adopt Brownfields, Other Cleanup Reforms
- How Contaminated Land on the Gowanus Became a Luxury Housing Development
- Proposed EPA Cuts Incense State Funding Proponents Bloomberg
- Gillibrand bill would require EPA to set drinking water standards
- EPA Vapor Intrusion Rule Offers Little Help for Superfund Towns Bloomberg
2016
- FMC Decision Criticized
- Litigation Predicted as New York Issues Brownfield Rules
- DEC Proposes New Regs
2013-15
- PCS Wins Fraudulent Conveyance Claim in CERCLA Case
- Cost-Effectiveness Emphasized in Guidance From EPA on Addressing Vapor Intrusion
- New York Proposes Brownfield Cleanup Rules
- New York Legislature Approves Bill To Extend, Revamp Brownfields Program
- Brownfields Bill Introduced in Senate Would Expand EPA Grant Program Eligibility
- New York Proposes Brownfield Cleanup Rules; Language to Determine Tax Credit Eligibility
- New York’s Superfund Suit Timely Filed: Cleanup Is Removal, Not Remedial, Action
- EPA’s Guidance on Liability Defenses Not Working as Intended, Parties Say
- Some Who Helped Draft ‘Inquiries’ Standard File Adverse Comments on EPA Final Rule
- EPA Plans To Withdraw Controversial Rule On Brownfields Due Diligence
- EPA Backing Of Dual Brownfields Due Diligence Standards Draws Concern
- Parties Object to EPA Decision to Allow Two Standards for All Appropriate Inquiries
- After Ruling, EPA Eyes Updating Guide On Brownfields Liability Defenses
- Lawyers Say Court Failed to Provide Clarity on Bona Fide Prospective Purchasers
Prior Years (in alphabetical order by headline)
- After Ruling, EPA Eyes Updating Guide On Brownfields Liability Defenses
- Ashley II Case Highlights Importance of Due Diligence, Management Practices
- Banks Welcome Court Ruling on Cleanup Liability
- Careful Removal of Polluted Soil Required to Maintain Liability Protection
- Commercial Property Hazardous Materials; It Pays to Hire Experts to Look for Contamination
- Deals Banks Welcome Court Ruling on Liability for Environmental Cleanups
- Environmental Laws Pose Dangerous Liability for Small Business
- EPA Declines To Clarify District Court Ruling On Brownfields Liability
- EPA Guidance on Liability Defenses Not Working as Intended
- EPA Backing Of Dual Brownfields Due Diligence Standards Draws Concern
- EPA Moves To Eliminate Confusion Over Brownfields Rule Standards
- EPA Plans To Withdraw Controversial Rule Rule On Brownfields Due Diligence
- EPA Proposes to Remove Reference ASTM E1527-05
- EPA Vapor Intrusion Guidance Would Shape Decisions by Project Managers
- Federal Appeals Ct Rules Lender Not Liable
- Financial, Market Incentives Driving Green Buildings
- Foreclosures Can Carry Costly Environmental Baggage
- Heed This Warning
- Immigrant Investor Program Offers Financing For Redevelopment Projects, Lawyer Says
- Industry and Ecologists Attack Jersey ‘Clean Property ‘ Law
- It Pays to Hire Experts to Look for Contamination
- Land – Cleanup Liability Broadens for Lenders
- Lawyer Says EPA Showing New Flexibility In Negotiating Lender Liability Settlements
- Lawyers Say Court Failed to Provide Clarity on BFPP
- Leader Liability Rule Doesn’t Help Trustees
- Lender Liability Rule Not Enough Protection Say Lawyers
- Liability Lawyers Call Fleet Ruling Dubious
- MHM Makes Hotel Business Easier For Lenders
- New Disclosure Laws Set Stiff Requirements
- New York Appellate Court Upholds State Denial of Brownfield Application
- New York Court Backs New Damage Claims For Vapor Intrusion
- New York Court Overturns Agency’s Decision, Ruling Proposed Resort Eligible for Benefits
- New York Governor Signs Bill Adjusting Tax Incentives Under State Brownfield Law
- New York Governor BCP Proposal New Brownfield Cleanup Program in Budget
- New York Legislature Approves measure Adjusting Tax Breaks for Cleanup Program
- New York Legislature Approves Stopgap Extension of Brownfield Cleanup Law
- New York Proposal Could Provide Cleanup Cost Protection Model
- New York Proposes to Consolidate State UST Regs
- New York Superfund Suit Timely Filed
- New York State Bar Task Force Recommends Changes to BCP
- NYSDEC Streamlines Environmental Easement rules
- OMB Begins of Vapor Intrusion Guidance
- Ore. Lender Not Liable For Cleanup
- Parties Object to EPA Decision to Allow Two Standards for All Appropriate Inquiries
- Petition to Reopen All Appropriate Inquiries Rule Planned to Address
- Privatization Of State Cleanups Sparks Enviro Anger
- Real Estate Group to Contribute $20MM In Gowanus Canal Cleanup Agreement
- Recent Case Underscores Uncertainty About Liability Protection, Lawyers Say
- Ruling on Prospective Purchaser Defense Throws Into Doubt Liability Protection
- Ruling Stirs Friends of Lender Liability Bill
- Second Circuit Ruling Contrary to Practices in New York
- Skeptics Charge Misuse of Brownfield Tax Credits
- S & L Bailout Faces a Costly New complication In U.S. Hazardous- Waste Cleanup Requirement
- Some Who Helped Draft ASTM Phase 1 Standard File Adverse Comments to EPA Rule
- State Efforts On Contamination Disclosure May Boost Federal Push
- State’s Brownfield Clean-up Program In Need of Reform
- Successor Liability Case
- Superfund Settlement Guidance
- Technology Group Releases Petroleum Vapor Intrusion Guidance to Aid Site Screening
- Tough New Environmental Regulations Take Effect in Indiana and Illlinois
- Tougher Regulations on Environmental Cleanup
- Void Where Inhibited
- Ruling Exempts Internal Study From Discovery