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

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

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”

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 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…

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

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

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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