Insights

Federal Brownfields Update

Congress has been busy over the past few months introducing new "Brownfields" legislation-the following is a summary...

Proposed Wetlands Regulations are Shelved

At NJDEP's request, Governor Whitman signed a waiver last month that extends the current wetlands regulations for...

Choice of Law Battle Continues to Rage in Environmental Insurance Coverage Litigation

While the New Jersey Supreme Court recently has resolved many issues in the environmental insurance coverage context,...

Do Unto Others ... Or Pay the Price

It has long been understood that parties to a transaction, such as a written contract, have a...

USEPA Authorizes Use of any Credible Evidence for Clean Air Act Enforcement Actions

On February 24, 1997, USEPA finalized what is commonly referred to as the Credible Evidence Rule. The...

Environmental Cleanup Costs: Pre-Submission Conference Now Available to Taxpayers Intending to Request Private Letter Ruling

Whether costs associated with an environmental cleanup can be allowed as a current deduction, or capitalized, is...

Spill Act - the Right to Seek Treble Damages

The right of private parties to seek treble damages under the Spill Act could be expedited or...

USEPA Authorizes Use of any Credible Evidence for Clean Air Act Enforcement Actions

On February 24, 1997, USEPA finalized what is commonly referred to as the Credible Evidence Rule. The...

Environmental Cleanup Costs: Pre-Submission Conference Now Available to Taxpayers Intending to Request Private Letter Ruling

Whether costs associated with an environmental cleanup can be allowed as a current deduction, or capitalized, is...