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SPR Achieves Extraordinary Brownfield Cleanup Program Results in 2022
January 19, 2023
Sive, Paget & Riesel is proud to announce the Firm’s extraordinary results in 2022 for clients with sites in the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP). The BCP is a voluntary, incentive-based program in which contaminated properties known as “brownfields” can be remediated for redevelopment and reuse. The successful remediation of a BCP site…
Alexis Saba to Speak on the Inflation Reduction Act and NYC Local Law 97
January 10, 2023
On January 24, 2023, SPR Associate Alexis Saba will discuss the highlights of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its implications for NYC Local Law 97 compliance in a panel discussion hosted by the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex). As part of BE-Ex’s “Climate Mobilization Act Series: The IRA Meets New York” program, Alexis…
SPR Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine 2022
October 21, 2022
Multiple Sive, Paget and Riesel attorneys were recognized in this year’s Super Lawyers rankings. David Paget and Daniel Riesel were honored as Super Lawyers in the environmental litigation practice area. Michael Bogin, Mark A. Chertok, Dan Chorost, John-Patrick Curran, Scott Furman, Jeffrey B. Gracer, Elizabeth Knauer, Joyce E. Kung, Christine M. Leas, and David Yudelson were recognized in…
SPR Attorneys Recognized for Excellence by Best Lawyers®
September 8, 2022
Eight SPR lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2023, a peer-reviewed ranking of distinguished attorneys in various practice areas. Michael S. Bogin, Mark A. Chertok, Jeffrey B. Gracer, Elizabeth Knauer, David Paget, and Daniel Riesel have been recognized as “Best Lawyers” for the practice area of Environmental Law. In addition, Mark, Jeff,…
SPR Principal Steven Barshov to Speak About Novel Issues In Municipal Land Use Regulation
June 27, 2022
On June 30, 2022, SPR Principal Steven Barshov will speak in a Strafford Live CLE Webinar entitled “Municipal Land Use Regulation: Challenging Historic Notions of the Public’s Best Interests and Zoning Changes.” Registration is available HERE. Steven will discuss provocative and novel issues facing cities or counties hoping to change often-Byzantine land use laws on…
Sive, Paget & Riesel presents “Careers in Environmental Law: An Introduction for Law Students.”
June 16, 2022
Sive, Paget & Riesel presents “Careers in Environmental Law: An Introduction for Law Students.” Join us (virtually) on June 23 from 12-1 PM to hear a panel of environmental attorneys from the private, government, and non-profit sectors describe their current practice and their career paths. Learn about the breadth of practice areas within environmental law.…