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SPR Announces the Promotion of Joyce E. Kung to Principal

January 10, 2024

  Sive, Paget & Riesel is pleased to announce the promotion of Joyce E. Kung as principal. “Based on her exemplary work, accomplishments and breadth of skills, we are delighted to announce the elevation of Joyce Kung to principal,” said SPR co-founder David Paget. Joyce focuses on renewable energy, environmental regulation, and transactions. She has…

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SPR Principal Dan Riesel to co-present a CLE Seminar: “Environmental Consent Decrees: Negotiation Strategies, Available Defenses, Modifications, Pitfalls to Avoid”

January 8, 2024

On January 30th from 1-2:30 PM EST, SPR Principal Dan Riesel will co-present a Strafford Live CLE seminar entitled “Environmental Consent Decrees: Negotiation Strategies, Available Defenses, Modifications, Pitfalls to Avoid.” Registration and information about the upcoming virtual program can be found HERE. Attendees will acquire knowledge and insights on the effective negotiation of consent decrees…

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SPR Associate Alexis Saba to Speak About NYC Local Law 97 At The NYSBA Annual Meeting  

January 3, 2024

  On January 16, 2024, SPR Associate Alexis Saba will speak at the New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Section Annual Meeting regarding New York City Local Law 97 and how to navigate the first compliance year. Registration is available HERE, and CLE credit will be provided. Alexis and her co-presenter, William D.…

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SPR Publishes Syracuse Law Review Article on Environmental Justice Amendment to SEQRA

November 13, 2023

  In July 2023, SPR attorneys Mark Chertok, Aaron Goldman, and Ahlia Bethea co-authored the firm’s annual update to its Syracuse Law Journal article: “Developments in the Law of SEQRA.”  SPR attorneys have authored this yearly article since 2009. The article provides an overview of legislative and case law developments concerning the New York State…

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Sive, Paget & Riesel named a Tier 1 firm in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®

November 8, 2023

Sive, Paget & Riesel has been recognized both nationally and in New York as a Tier 1 firm in Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation – Environmental in the 14th edition of Best Law Firms ®.   The publication is organized by Best Lawyers ® and firms are “recognized on a national…

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SPR Principal Steven Barshov to co-host a CLE Seminar: “Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law in New York”

November 6, 2023

On November 13th from 9:00-4:30 EST,  SPR Principal Steven Barshov will be co-hosting an online seminar through the National Business Institute entitled “Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law in New York: Navigate the Zoning Process With an In-Depth Understanding of Zoning Regulations.” This program has been approved for CLE credit. Attendees will acquire…

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