We have published numerous articles on environmental issues in real estate and business transactions in a wide range of publications. A collection of our more recent publications appear below. Older Articles are also available under the “Archived Publications” link.
2022-
- The Revised ASTM Standard (E1527-21)
- Why Joint Liability Under CERCLA Should Be Rare in the Era of the Third Restatement
2019
2018
2016
- NYC Environmental Laws Impacting Commercial Leasing Transactions
- NY Environmental Law Impacting Commercial Leasing Transactions
2015
- Federal Environmental Law Impacting Commercial Leasing Transactions
- 2015 BCP Reforms
- 11 Ways To Reform NY BCP
2014
- Dry Cleaners: The Environmental Scourge of Commercial Properties
- Flawed Phase 1 CREC Definition Poses Challenges to Property Owners and Lenders
- Brownfield Cleanup Act Reform The Saga Continues
- ASTM Publishes New Phase 1 Standard But Will It Matter
2013
- A Hard Look At A “Clarified” Assessment Standard
- CERCLA BFPP Proves Elusive after Court of Appeals Decisions
- EPA’s Rule On ASTM May Bring Confusing Two-Tier System
2012
2011
- How Phase 1 Reports Can Hurt Your Clients
- Gowanus Canal & Newton Creek Superfund Sites: A Proposal
- Lender Liability Year In Review:2010
- New York City’s Benchmarking Law: Does It Go Far Enough and Is It Fair To Building Owners?
- Playing Poker with Pollution: Why It Is Time to Change the CERCLA Reporting Obligations
- Vapor Intrusion: A Game Changer For Environmental Due Diligence And Environmental Liability
2010
- How the CERCLA Reporting Obligations Facilitate The Creation of Brownfields and What EPA Can Do To Address The Problem
- Oil Pollution Control Act: An Overview for the Business Lawyer (Spring 2010)
- State’s Top Court Invalidates Restrictive Approach to Eligibility For New York’s Brownfield Program
2009
- Green Building Leasing Issues (Nov09)
- New Legislation Requires Property Owners to Disclose Air Contamination Reports (Feb09)
2008
- Building Owners Need to Be Concerned About Carbon Dioxide Regulations
- Environmental Due Diligence In The Era Of Climate Change (May08)
- NY’s New, (Improved?) Brownfield Law (Aug08)