Neil A Cooper

January 17, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Across the United States, many regions—including very notably our own—have been lining up and spending significant attention and resources on the bidding for Amazon HQ2. Companies, researchers and investors worldwide are rightfully focusing on Amazon and other U.S. tech companies. At the same time, significant numbers of savvy tech players are increasing attention on Israel as a source of innovation, talent and exciting new companies.

By Neil A. Cooper

6 minute read

July 31, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania's solar energy boom has gone bust. Reports describe local solar developers as scrambling to find healthier solar markets elsewhere. Several nearby states — we will focus in this article on Massachusetts and Connecticut — are frequently mentioned as "sunnier" climes for solar. Experience shows that where there is hype in the solar energy market, economic activity usually follows. Unfortunately, if current trends continue, there will likely be not only less clean energy for Pennsylvania, but also fewer solar jobs for Pennsylvanians.

By Neil A. Cooper and Sean S. Litz

9 minute read

July 26, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

According to media reports, the Pennsylvania solar energy industry is faltering. This situation is surprising given that solar power development grew quickly in the commonwealth in the last several years, largely due to an aggressive system of incentives to encourage solar energy development. What happened? What can be done to revitalize Pennsylvania's solar industry?

By Neil A. Cooper and Daniel J. Bauer

8 minute read