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SPR Announces the Promotion of Meg Holden to Principal

January 2, 2025

Sive, Paget & Riesel is pleased to announce the promotion of Meg Holden to principal. “Meg is an excellent advocate who effectively and efficiently distills complex issues to their base components and then builds solutions that are practical and consistent with the clients’ objectives,” said SPR Principal Scott Furman. SPR Principal Elizabeth Knauer added, “I’m…

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Port Authority of NY & NJ Receives Federal Approval on Bus Terminal

December 11, 2024

SPR congratulates the Port Authority of NY & NJ on securing federal approval from the Federal Transit Administration to begin its $10 billion replacement and renovation of the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Construction is set to begin early next year. The Firm is proud to have represented the Port Authority with respect to the environmental…

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SPR Associate Kevin Rogers to Present at NYSBA Superfund/Brownfield Update 2024: Federal and State Environmental Law and Policy Program

December 3, 2024

On Thursday, December 5th from 9:10 to 11:10 AM, SPR Associate Kevin Rogers will speak on a panel entitled, “Update on New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program/Part 375.” His presentation will provide a private practitioner’s perspective on the proposed updates to NYSDEC’s Part 375 regulations and CP-51 guidance. Kevin’s panel will be a part of the…

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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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