Gov. Hochul signs Climate Change Superfund Act, opening potential new funding source for resiliency and adaptation projects
On December 26, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the second-in-the-nation Climate Change Superfund Act (S.2129-B/A.3351-B), following Vermont in making large fossil fuel companies pay to help New York recover from and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Under a theory of strict liability, the Act requires fossil fuel companies with the largest…
Read MoreSPR Announces the Promotion of Meg Holden to Principal
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…
Read MorePort Authority of NY & NJ Receives Federal Approval on Bus Terminal
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…
Read MoreSPR Attorneys Ahlia Bethea and Pamela Esterman Publish Law 360 Article: “The Ethics of Using Generative AI In Environmental Law”
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…
Read MoreSPR Attorneys Recognized for Excellence by Best Lawyers® in 2025 in America
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…
Read MoreSPR Accepted to the NYC Accelerator Service Provider Program
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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