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New Jersey Reaches Historic Settlement with Manufacturer of PFAS or ‘Forever Chemicals’
On June 28, 2023, New Jersey announced a proposed $393 million settlement with Solvay Specialty Polymers, LLC (Solvay), which would require Solvay to remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, and to compensate the public for natural resource damages resulting from the operations at the West Deptford Solvay facility in Gloucester County. The proposed settlement […]
learn moreRegulation of PFAS in New Jersey
If your property is currently undergoing remediation, or if you have ongoing maintenance or monitoring obligations associated with remediation being implemented at your property, you could soon be facing a new round of remedial obligations. The investigation and remediation of contaminants of emerging concern (CEC), particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, may be required […]
learn moreWhat is CERCLA and How Does it Affect You?
The field of environmental law is complex and ever-changing. Whether you own land that is in need of remediation or you want to do your due diligence before a real estate transaction, there are several things you need to be aware of. One of these is CERCLA: this environmental protection act can have big implications […]
learn moreU.S. Supreme Court Relaxes Restrictions under the Clean Water Act on Development in Wetlands
On May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court established a more stringent test to determine when wetlands come under the jurisdiction of the federal Clean Water Act (“CWA”). In Sackett v. EPA, No. 21-454, 598 U.S. ___ (2023), the Supreme Court held that only those wetlands that adjoin interstate waters may be regulated by the […]
learn moreSmall Firm, Big Results: Why a Boutique Firm is Your Best Option
When considering a law firm to represent you, it matters who you choose. Many large firms will advertise that they can do it all because of their size — but this is not always better for the client. In many situations, a smaller, more focused firm may be the right fit. If you’re looking for […]
learn moreFinal Approval of $17.5 Million Class Action Settlement
On June 20, 2022, Judge Jeffrey B. Beacham of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, granted final approval of a $ 17.5 million settlement of a class action brought by Davis Environmental Law on behalf of homeowners damaged by groundwater contamination emanating from the former headquarters of Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (“Roche”) in Nutley […]
learn moreHandling Environmental Cases Without an Environmental Lawyer
Handling Environmental Cases Without an Environmental Lawyer – An environmental lawyer and environmental consultant have different roles and both are an important part of a client’s team. One common question we hear when commercial or industrial transactional and compliance issues arise is some variation of: “Do I really need to bring in environmental counsel?” or […]
learn moreEnvironmental Law and Real Estate: What You Need to Know
Environmental Law and Real Estate: What You Need to Know and How Can You Prepare Yourself? As real estate counsel, you know that property acquisitions have far-reaching implications for parties on both sides of the table. This is especially true in New Jersey with its long industrial and commercial history and labyrinth of special environmental […]
learn morePartnering for Better Results: Building Relationships Between Law Firms
When seeking legal counsel, businesses and individuals in New Jersey need to partner with a firm that can meet their needs and concerns across various practice areas. For this reason, many clients seek out relationships with general practice attorneys who have some level of experience across fields of law. This is especially true for businesses […]
learn moreNew Jersey Insurance Pollution Exclusion
Success on Appeal On March 19, 2020, our client prevailed on an appeal we filed after an adverse trial court ruling in Schoneboom v. Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, 2020 WL 1322828. See Court Opinion Here. The fight was over insurance coverage for contamination from a leaking underground fuel storage tank that our client discovered […]
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