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The Importance of a Timely Notice of Claims Against Governmental Entities

By | Published April 18, 2014 | Posted in Appeals, Governmental Tort Immunity, Litigation, Mold, Toxic Tort & Injury Claims | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In Tracey v. Borough of Essex Fells, a case recently decided by the New Jersey Appellate Division, the plaintiff was injured when an off-duty police car nearly struck him while jogging. At the time, Tracey did not believe he was injured, but he did file a police incident report. Two months later, Tracey sought treatment Read More

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Court Applies Principles of Penn Central v. New York in Coastal Wetlands Case

By | Published April 9, 2014 | Posted in Development, Land Use, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Permitting, Wetlands, Zoning | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

In Scot Netherlands, Inc. v. State of New Jersey, the plaintiff owned a 22.87-acre plot of land in Atlantic City that was vacant wetlands except for a rent-producing billboard on the site. In 2007, after owning the property for 30 years, the plaintiff filed an application with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) for Read More

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New Jersey Appeals Court Finds Christie Administration Illegally Repealed RGGI-Related Climate Regulations

By | Published April 3, 2014 | Posted in Appeals, Climate Change, Environmental Issues, Litigation, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Environmental Laws | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently held that the state was not permitted to repeal administrative regulations without going through the formal rule making processes of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), even if the subject regulations are tied to a regional cooperative effort in which the state is no longer participating. In the case, captioned Read More

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Appellate Division Rules in Favor of Defendants in Condo Association Rent Recievership Case

By | Published April 2, 2014 | Posted in Appeals, Condominium Associations, Homeowner Associations, Litigation | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

In Woodlake at King’s Grant Condominium Association, Inc. v. Coudriet, the New Jersey Appellate Division addressed the issue of rent receivership in the community association context. Generally, a community association seeks the appointment of a receiver so that it can rent out a vacant unit and use the proceeds to pay overdue assessments, which was Read More

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NJDEP & NJSBA file Amicus Briefs in Spill Act 6-Year Statute of Limitations Case

By | Published April 1, 2014 | Posted in Hazardous & Contaminated Site Remediation, Litigation, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

Recently, both the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) filed amicus briefs asking the New Jersey Supreme Court to overturn an Appellate Division’s holding that a six-year statute of limitations applies to contribution claims under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act (“Spill Act”). Morristown Read More

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L&B Reflects on the Legacy of Environmental Activist Jane Tousman

By | Published March 28, 2014 | Posted in Citizen Groups, Development, Environmental Issues, Land Use, Planning, Wetlands, Zoning | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jane Tousman, a New Jersey environmental activist who made great strides in wetlands preservation in Edison, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the age of 77 due to complications of a stroke. Jane dedicated much of her life to the battle for land preservation. Jane was known to be relentless and prepared; she Read More

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Congratulating Our "Super Lawyers" and "Rising Stars"

By | Published March 21, 2014 | Posted in Firm News | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Accolades for Our Distinguished Attorneys Lieberman Blecher & Sinkevich is pleased to announce that founding partners Stuart J. Lieberman and Shari M. Blecher have been named “Super Lawyers,” and that shareholder Michael G. Sinkevich, Jr. and associate Shawn M. LaTourette  have been named “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers Magazine.*  This is a continued honor for our shareholders, who were excited to discover Read More

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Court Permits Condo Association to Pursue Contractors for Common Area Damage Absent Unit Owner Approval

By | Published March 12, 2014 | Posted in Community Associations, Condominium Associations, Homeowner Associations | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In Port Liberte II Condominium Association v. New Liberty Residential Urban Renewal Company, the NJ Appellate Division reinstated a condominium association’s multi-million dollar lawsuit over construction defects, holding that the contractors sued by the Association lacked standing to enforce a bylaw requiring unit owners to approve the litigation before it is filed. The Court further Read More

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Extension of Extensions: Deadline to Apply for Extension of Remedial Investigation Deadline Postponed

By | Published March 7, 2014 | Posted in Brownfields, Hazardous & Contaminated Site Remediation, Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA), Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Environmental Laws, Site Remediation Reform Act | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The May 7, 2014 Remedial Investigation Deadline Under New Jersey’s Site Remediation Reform Act The Site Remediation Reform Act (“SRRA”), N.J.S.A. 58:10C-1 et seq., requires that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection undertake direct oversight of a remediation of certain contaminated sites when the person responsible for conducting the remediation fails to complete the Read More

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Home Buyers, Beware of Environmental Due Diligence

By | Published March 7, 2014 | Posted in Brownfields, Development, Hazardous & Contaminated Site Remediation, Redevelopment, Underground Storage Tanks | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In a recent article appearing in the New Jersey Law Journal, we address the growing obligation for purchasers of residential real estate to conduct reasonable environmental investigations prior to closing on a new home. Read the Article: Home Buyers Beware Our attorneys frequently assist homeowners, real estate professionals and trusts that invest in residential and commercial Read More

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    Bucks County Herald, January 4, 2024

    When Brittany DeBord runs along the Delaware River canal towpath or on the trails of Tyler State Park, she doesn’t just appreciate the natural beauty of the...

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  • Gulf Coast Town Center facing foreclosure

    Naples Daily News, September 16, 2015

    Wells Fargo filed a lawsuit Sept. 8 against an affiliate of CBL & Associates, the owners of the decadeold, 1.2 million-square-foot mall in south Fort Myers for a $190.9 million unpaid loan. The center has 94 stores on 204 acres, with such anchors as Super Target, Belk, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls and Costco...

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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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