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Sive, Paget & Riesel named a Tier 1 Firm in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®

November 8, 2024

Sive, Paget & Riesel has been recognized as a Tier 1 law firm both nationally and in New York City in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The Firm was recognized as a National Tier 1 law firm in both Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law, and National Tier 2 in Litigation…

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SPR Associate Alexis Saba to Speak about Decarbonizing NYC Offices at NESEA BuildingEnergy NYC Conference

October 11, 2024

On October 24, from 10:30-11:30 AM, SPR Associate Alexis Saba will speak on the “Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Opportunities & Strategies for Success” panel at the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy NYC Conference. Alexis and her fellow presenters will discuss how decarbonization of commercial tenant spaces helps drive compliance with building emissions standards such as…

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SPR Associate Dane Warren to Present CLE: “PRP Contribution Claims Under CERCLA: Strategies for Cost Recovery Against Potentially Responsible Parties”

September 10, 2024

On Tuesday, September 17th from 1:00-2:30 PM EDT, SPR Associate Dane Warren will speak in a Strafford Live CLE Webinar entitled: “PRP Contribution Claims Under CERCLA: Strategies for Cost Recovery Against Potentially Responsible Parties.” Registration is available, HERE. Dane and his fellow panelists will guide counsel advising parties involved in contaminated site cleanups on defending…

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SPR to Host October 2 Webinar: “Renewable Energy Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act: Eligibility, Credit Multipliers, and Key Deal Terms”

September 5, 2024

Join SPR for a webinar on October 2nd from 12:00-1:00 PM EDT entitled, “Renewable Energy Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act: Eligibility, Credit Multipliers, and Key Deal Terms.” Click HERE to register.   The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) modified existing renewable energy tax credits and enacted new renewable energy credits for an expanded range…

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SPR Attorneys Ahlia Bethea and Pamela Esterman Publish Law 360 Article: “The Ethics of Using Generative AI In Environmental Law”

August 29, 2024

The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools is challenging environmental lawyers, consultants and government agencies to determine when and how these tools can be responsibly integrated into their practices. The American Bar Association’s Formal Opinion 512, issued in July, underscores this necessity by providing guidance on how to navigate the ethical responsibilities associated with…

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SPR Principal Michael Bogin to Speak at the Innovative Development Summit hosted by the NYC Brownfield Partnership

August 27, 2024

On September 9th from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, Michael Bogin will speak during “Session 3A: Environmental Construction” at the Innovative Development Summit hosted by the NYC Brownfield Partnership (NYCBP). Michael’s discussion panel will focus on water-related issues in environmental construction, such as stormwater management and the development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, obtaining dewatering permits,…

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