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EPA to establish new federal PFAS regulations

By | Published May 13, 2021 | Posted in Federal Environmental Law, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on EPA to establish new federal PFAS regulations

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently collecting data and public comment concerning proposed changes to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. PFAS are used in a multitude of different consumer products across numerous different industries, from clothing and furniture to the insulation of electrical wire. These chemicals are Read More

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New Jersey pushes back against pipeline company in US Supreme Court

By | Published May 6, 2021 | Posted in Federal Environmental Law, Natural Gas, Pipeline Litigation | Tagged Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on New Jersey pushes back against pipeline company in US Supreme Court

The State of New Jersey is currently battling PennEast Pipeline Co. in the Supreme Court in attempt to block the construction of a new pipeline. PennEast obtained the necessary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) approvals to construct its planned 120-mile pipeline spanning from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. Pursuant to the Natural Gas Act, these approvals Read More

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Stormwater drainage in New Jersey causes increasing issues between neighbors across the state

By | Published May 6, 2021 | Posted in Environmental & Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, New Jersey Environmental Laws | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Stormwater drainage in New Jersey causes increasing issues between neighbors across the state

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country. As development continues across the state, flooding disputes between residential neighbors are becoming increasingly common. Generally, a residential property owner is not responsible for the natural stormwater drainage pattern. This means that if your property sits at a lower elevation than your neighbor’s, your Read More

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The “Green” School Bus: The EPA aids the State of New Jersey in transitioning School Buses throughout the State from Diesel to Electric

By | Published April 30, 2021 | Posted in Environmental Issues, Federal Environmental Law, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on The “Green” School Bus: The EPA aids the State of New Jersey in transitioning School Buses throughout the State from Diesel to Electric

The development of environmentally-friendly vehicles has been the focus of states and vehicle manufacturers for the greater part of a decade, however not much focus has been placed on updating the essential vehicles that are responsible for transporting students throughout the state and country to school each day; school buses. According to the New Jersey Read More

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Most recent paraquat lawsuit filed by New Jersey resident against Syngenta, Chevron

By | Published April 27, 2021 | Posted in Environmental & Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Hazardous & Contaminated Site Remediation | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Most recent paraquat lawsuit filed by New Jersey resident against Syngenta, Chevron

For several years, Syngenta, the manufacturer of paraquat, an herbicide, has faced legal consequences due personal injury caused by this chemical, specifically Parkinson’s disease. Most recently, on March 25, 2021, Paul Rakoczy, a New Jersey resident, filed a lawsuit against Syngenta entities as well as Chevron USA Inc. for damages created by his Parkinson’s diagnoses, Read More

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Contentious zoning board application heads to the final stage for approval

By | Published April 27, 2021 | Posted in Environmental & Natural Resources, Land Use, Pinelands, Planning, Wetlands, Zoning | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Contentious zoning board application heads to the final stage for approval

The Robbinsville Zoning Board of Adjustment is likely to approve an application for the construction of new warehouse that community members are less than thrilled about. Alleging environmental concerns as well as fears of traffic increases, activists and residents alike have not been shy in expressing their concerns to the Board, with around 80 interested Read More

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Climate Stewardship Act seeks to empower agriculture workers to transition to more sustainable practices

By | Published April 27, 2021 | Posted in Climate Change | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Climate Stewardship Act seeks to empower agriculture workers to transition to more sustainable practices

Just last week, NJ’s Senator Cory Booker along with Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) re-introduced the Climate Stewardship Act. Originally introduced in 2019 by Senator Booker and then-Representative, now-Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland, this legislation seeks to invest heavily in the agriculture sector and empower the workers within it to become part of the solution to Read More

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The Tortious Interference Claim

By | Published April 27, 2021 | Posted in Breach of contract on real estate, Real Estate | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on The Tortious Interference Claim

If you lose a bid for a property despite having submitted the highest financial bid, does this mean that you have a claim for damages against the broker? Maybe not. On April 15, 2021, the Appellate Division in an unpublished decision affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of tortious interference and common law fraud claims against Read More

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Congratulations to Shawn LaTourette on being nominated by Governor Murphy as the next DEP Commissioner

By | Published April 15, 2021 | Posted in Commissioner LaTourette, Njdep commissioner, Shawn LaTourette, Uncategorized, Who is the njdep commissioner | Comments Off on Congratulations to Shawn LaTourette on being nominated by Governor Murphy as the next DEP Commissioner

Lieberman Blecher & Sinkevich congratulate Shawn LaTourette on his nomination as the new Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner by Governor Phil Murphy earlier today.  Shawn has been the Acting Commissioner of the DEP since January. Shawn was our colleague at Lieberman Blecher & Sinkevich for many years where he worked on environmental litigation and regulatory matters. Shawn Read More

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Appellate Division allows claimant a new hearing to seek specific performance of a real estate contract, potential divestment of a third party buyer

By | Published April 14, 2021 | Posted in Breach of contract on real estate, Order to show cause, Real estate failure to perform, Specific performance, Unique nature of real estate | Comments Off on Appellate Division allows claimant a new hearing to seek specific performance of a real estate contract, potential divestment of a third party buyer

The Appellate Division has recently overturned a Chancery Court decision denying a claimants Order to Show Cause (“OSC”) in Hudson County. This noteworthy decision, Siland v. Crandon, Docket No. A-3023-19 (decided March 19, 2021), touches on legal principles concerning specific performance of real estate agreements, bona fide purchasers and even due process rights. In short, Read More

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    Bucks County Herald, January 4, 2024

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  • Town liable for private company's leaking underground tanks, court rules

    NJ.com Jul 26, 2017

    CRANFORD -- A couple that owned a businesses in town and became sick from leaking underground tanks owned by an adjacent business can sue the township for damages because the tanks were partially ...

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  • Dark Waters: How a Class Action Catapulted NJ to Forefront of 'Forever Chemicals' Battle

    NJ Law Journal Jan 09, 2020

    As property owners become increasingly aware of PFAS contamination, and as individuals exposed to PFAS learn of the health risks associated with exposure, liability will likely affect entire supply chains.

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