Jack Nelson and Michael Bogin Publish “Rooftop Solar Systems Required by NYC Local Laws May Qualify for IRA’s Renewable Energy Tax Credits”
New York City local law now requires new roofs to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity generating and/or green roof system. While these requirements became effective in 2019, given the slow pace of construction in New York City, many of the first roofs covered by the law have only recently been, or will soon be,…
Read MoreSPR Associate Alexis Saba to Speak at the Building Energy Exchange Women in Sustainability and Energy Career Showcase
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, SPR Associate Alexis Saba will speak at the Building Energy Exchange Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) Career Showcase. Click HERE to register for the in-person event. The panel will feature women leaders from various industries who are advancing sustainability and decarbonization at the building…
Read MoreSPR Associate Ahlia Bethea to Speak on St. John’s Environmental Law Society Panel: “Issues in Environmental Justice: Systems, Strategies, and Diversity”
On Monday, March 25th at 6:15 PM, SPR Associate Ahlia Bethea will speak on St. John’s University Environmental Law Society Panel: “Issues in Environmental Justice: Systems, Strategies, and Diversity.” The panel will feature speakers from NYU Institute for Policy Integrity, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Earthjustice. The event will be hosted at St. John’s University…
Read MoreSPR Principal Dan Riesel to co-present a CLE Seminar: “Environmental Consent Decrees: Negotiation Strategies, Available Defenses, Modifications, Pitfalls to Avoid”
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…
Read MoreSPR Associate Alexis Saba to Speak About NYC Local Law 97 At The NYSBA Annual Meeting
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.…
Read MoreSPR Publishes Syracuse Law Review Article on Environmental Justice Amendment to SEQRA
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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