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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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SPR Attorneys Recognized for Excellence by Best Lawyers® in 2025 in America

August 15, 2024

SPR is proud to have ten lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Four SPR lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which highlights the professional…

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SPR Principal Marc Reisler to Speak About Purchasing and Selling Renewable Energy Credits under the Inflation Reduction Act

July 25, 2024

On Thursday, August 1st from 1:00-2:30 PM, SPR Principal Marc Reisler will speak in a Strafford Live CLE Webinar entitled: “Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits Amid the Inflation Reduction Act: Deal Terms and Key Considerations.” Registration is available HERE. Marc and his fellow panelists will discuss the current availability of renewable energy credits (RECs), and the…

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SPR Associate Alexis Saba to Speak About Leveraging High-Performance Leases at the Building Energy Exchange

July 15, 2024

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 9:00-10:30AM, SPR Associate Alexis Saba will speak on the Building Energy Exchange panel “Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Leveraging High-Performance Leases.” Click HERE to register for the hybrid virtual and in-person event. The panelists will discuss how building owners, managers, tenants and other stakeholders can drive decarbonization in leased office spaces…

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SPR Accepted to the NYC Accelerator Service Provider Program

July 5, 2024

SPR is now a legal service provider in the NYC Accelerator Service Provider Program. NYC Accelerator, a program of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice, is designed to mobilize real estate stakeholders on a pathway to decarbonization, meet compliance with local building energy laws, and improve the health and safety of New…

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