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States file petition in U.S. Supreme Court over EPA’s Clean Air Act regulations

On June 18, 2021, twenty (20) states along with additional supporters filed a request for appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court that has the potential to affect States’ rights to regulate emissions limits under the Clean Air Act. Requesting the Supreme Court to hear an appeal involves filing a “Petition for a Writ of Certiorari” Read More

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EPA announces next step of clean-up plan at Superfund site in Burlington County

The Cinnaminson Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site spans 400 acres and straddles the border of Cinnaminson and Delran in Burlington County. “Superfund sites,” such as this one, are designated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based on their actual or potential release of hazardous waste into the environment. Superfund sites are also remediated under the Read More

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NJDEP new stormwater regulations are in effect

Developers in New Jersey must now meet the State’s new stormwater regulations. New Jersey has had numerous generations of stormwater regulations, some of which have had to be revised following court challenges. Stormwater regulation is the control of rainwater that cannot not be naturally absorbed as a result of new development or disturbances. Poor stormwater Read More

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Warehouse Construction in NJ May Be Curtailed in Proposed Legislation

New Jersey State Senate subcommittees are currently considering a bill (S-3688) that aims to dramatically slow shipping and distribution warehouse construction across the State. Recently it seems that is the only thing that anyone has wanted to build in this state but some lawmakers believe that there may be such a thing as too many Read More

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Applications for apartment complexes across New Jersey face community pushback

Zoning and planning boards across the state have recently been confronted with some contentious hearings regarding applications for apartment complexes near neighborhoods typically zoned for single-family homes. The zoning board in Woodcliff Lake denied an application in July 2019 after seven months of hearings that is currently before the same board again in amended form. Read More

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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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Environmental remediation timeframes extended again in February 2021 due to COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency, keeping up with deadlines and time frames has been a difficult task for many. The State of New Jersey as well as the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have recognized these hardships in the context of NJ’s environmental regulations by extending some of the time frames typically Read More

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Changes to Phase I Environmental Site Assessment standards may change federal environmental due diligence requirements.

At both the state and federal levels, purchasers of commercial property are required to perform certain environmental investigations in order to shield themselves from liability for contamination found after the purchase. This process is known as “environmental due diligence.” Under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, commonly known as “CERCLA,” the industry Read More

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NJDEP sues chemical companies over alleged public drinking water contamination

In November 2020, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) filed suit against multiple chemical manufacturers. The complaint alleges that discharge from the defendant manufacturers’ facilities has contaminated public drinking water as well as caused other environmental concerns in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The DEP asserts that the defendant manufactures released polyfluoroalkyl substances, more Read More

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New NJDEP initiative works with municipalities to combat illegal dumping

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently launched a new program through which it is working with 12 municipalities to combat illegal dumping. The program, formally known as the “IDP-CAD” Project (“Illegal Dumping Program – Collaboration and Deterrence”), seeks “to deter illegal dumping and empower municipalities to take an active role in combating Read More

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  • On the Run: Runner/lawyer DeBord out to protect the environment she loves

    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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