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L&B Helps to Protect Lake Hopatcong, Ensure Public Access & Protect Property Rights

By | Published September 16, 2013 | Posted in Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Lakes & Rivers, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Permitting, Waterfront Property | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Our legal team at Lieberman Blecher & Sinkevich recently filed a lawsuit and order to show cause on behalf of a landowner on Lake Hopatcong against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and Hopatcong State Park’s proposed drawdown of Lake Hopatcong’s water, scheduled to commence on September 22, 2013. The proposed drawdown would Read More

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January 2013 Environmental Law & Land Use Update

By | Published February 1, 2013 | Posted in Beaches & Coast, Environmental Issues, Environmental Litigation, Hazardous & Contaminated Site Remediation, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Environmental Laws, Newsletters, Toxic Tort & Injury Claims | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Our latest newsletter is out! In this issue, our attorneys discuss: The latest developments in New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act (“Spill Act”) jurisprudence; Updates to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Vapor Intrusion Guidance; Challenges to the NJDEP’s controversial “waiver rule;” An update concerning our firm’s efforts to help residents of the Paulsboro, NJ community Read More

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Court Does Not Buy The "It's My Consultant's Fault" Argument, Affirms Penalties Against PRP for Sampling Failures

By | Published December 27, 2012 | Posted in Administrative Law, Appeals, Environmental Litigation, Hazardous & Contaminated Site Remediation, Litigation, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Underground Storage Tanks | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

In a recent environmental case decided by the New Jersey Appellate Division, the court upheld a $20,000 penalty assessment against a leading South Jersey fuel oil company for failing to engage in proper sampling after an underground storage tank containing gasoline was found to have leaked.  The appeals court was not persuaded by the responsible parties’ “it’s my Read More

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"Rebuilding New Jersey," a Seminar on Nov. 29 at 5:30p

By | Published November 17, 2012 | Posted in Beaches & Coast, Coastal & Waterfront Development, Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA), Condemnation, Development, Land Use, Land Use Regulation Program (LURP), Permitting, Redevelopment, Wetlands | Tagged Tags: , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lieberman Blecher & Sinkevich will be participating in a seminar focused on “Rebuilding New Jersey,” in the wake of Superstorm Sandy on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  This devastating storm has left businesses, municipalities, homeowners and the legal community with many many questions.  We will be teaming up Read More

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Update: Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade in New Jersey

By | Published September 4, 2012 | Posted in Administrative Law, Climate Change, Environmental Issues, Legislation and Rulemaking, Litigation, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Environmental Laws | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

The “cap-and-trade” emissions reduction concept is still a relatively recent phenomenon; one that uses free markets to help further the goal of environmental protection. In short, cap-and-trade limits the amount of air emissions that a facility can discharge into the atmosphere. When a facility emits less than its capped amount, it retains “credits” that can Read More

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NJ Appellate Court Invalidates NJDEP Decision on Freshwater Wetlands Violations

By | Published July 25, 2012 | Posted in Administrative Law, Appeals, Development, Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act (FWPA), Land Use, Litigation, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Environmental Laws, Permitting, Redevelopment | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

The New Jersey Appellate Division has reversed several severe penalties assessed under the Freshwater Wetlands Act and several related statutes, which were levied against an owner of historic property in Lebanon and Washington Townships in New Jersey. The case, which was initially heard before the Office of Administrative Law, was appealed after the NJDEP Commissioner Read More

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Regulating Public Access to New Jersey’s Beaches & Coastal Areas

By | Published June 19, 2012 | Posted in Beaches & Coast, Coastal & Waterfront Development, Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA), Development, Land Use, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Environmental Laws, Redevelopment | Leave a comment

With the State’s 127 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, public access to New Jersey’s beaches has long been a hot topic, and not just when the thermometer tops 90 degrees, as is expected along the Jersey Shore this week.  Conflicts between public access rights and private land ownership are at play on the sand (and Read More

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NJDEP's Handling of Unregulated Heating Oil Tanks after May 7, 2012

By | Published May 7, 2012 | Posted in Hazardous & Contaminated Site Remediation, Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Environmental Laws, Site Remediation Reform Act, Underground Storage Tanks | 1 Comment

As everyone in the environmental community in New Jersey is now well-aware, the privatization of environmental clean-ups in New Jersey as required by the Site Remediation Reform Act (“SRRA”), which was signed into law by Governor Corzine on May 7, 2009, comes into full effect on May 7, 2012.  As of May 7, 2012, all Read More

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This Newsletter: Site Remediation Reform, Natural Resource Damages and more

By | Published May 5, 2012 | Posted in Environmental Litigation, Hazardous & Contaminated Site Remediation, Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Newsletters, Site Remediation Reform Act | Leave a comment

There are a number of new and exciting developments this Spring concerning Lieberman Blecher & Sinkevich’s environmental, land use and litigation practice areas that we are excited to share with you. Our attorneys have been following the latest developments in site remediation and natural resource damage law, and we have been participating in regional and Read More

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Changes to NJ Contaminated Site Remediation: May 7, 2012 Deadline Draws Near

By | Published April 18, 2012 | Posted in Hazardous & Contaminated Site Remediation, Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Site Remediation Reform Act | Leave a comment

When the Site Remediation Reform Act (“Act”) was passed in 2009, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (“NJDEP”) mandatory opt-in date of May 7, 2012 appeared to be very far away. However, with that date fast approaching, some site owners are scrambling to meet compliance with the Act. If you have not been bombarded Read More

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    Bucks County Herald, January 4, 2024

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    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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