Shari M Blecher

Shari M Blecher

January 09, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Dark Waters: How a Class Action Catapulted NJ to Forefront of 'Forever Chemicals' Battle

As property owners become increasingly aware of PFAS contamination, and as individuals exposed to PFAS learn of the health risks associated with exposure, liability will likely affect entire supply chains.

By Shari M. Blecher and Kacy C. Manahan

8 minute read

November 20, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal

As if by Magic: No Waiting to Sue on Pollution Claims

In Magic Petroleum v. Exxon, the Supreme Court of New Jersey clarified the law on multiparty contribution to environmental cleanup costs.

By Shari M. Blecher and Shawn M. LaTourette

6 minute read

September 19, 2002 | Law.com

'Kimball' Places in Question the Assignability of Environmental Claims

Can an environmental claim be assigned? Increasingly, that is a question that lawyers must confront in the area of environmental law, and it's a question that is difficult to answer. Good reasons exist to support the assignablility of environmental claims. Yet, because environmental claims are often, at least in part, tort claims, the question of whether they are assignable is not easily answered.

By Stuart J. Lieberman and Shari M. Blecher

9 minute read

May 04, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

It's No Party For Third Parties

The Appeal of Permit Decision by Third Party statute should be repealed and the MLUL rule regarding third parties should apply to agency actions across the board. This will plug an unfair gap and appropriately harmonize the rights of third parties to judicial review.

By Stuart J. Lieberman and Shari M. Blecher

8 minute read

July 13, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Whose Beach Is It, Anyway?

Sand and surf at the intersection of public and private rights in N.J.

By Shari M. Blecher and Shawn M. LaTourette

9 minute read

October 24, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

Another Slap in the Face of SLAPP Suits

By Stuart J. Lieberman and Shari M. Blecher

8 minute read

September 16, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Kimball' Appears to Place in Question the Nonassignability of Environmental Claims

Can an environmental claim be assigned? Increasingly, that is a question that lawyers must confront in the area of environmental law, and it's a question that is difficult to answer. Kimball Int'l Inc. v. Northfield Metal Products suggests that the time to allow for the assignment of pre-judgment environmental claims in New Jersey has arrived.

By Stuart J. Lieberman and Shari M. Blecher

10 minute read

March 04, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

Your Client Has Purchased Contaminated Property: Now What?

What happens when a client has inadvertently purchased, inherited or in some other manner taken title to contaminated property? Picking the correct action depends on the client`s objectives, the nature of the contamination, the property`s value and the anticipated cost of cleanup.

By Stuart J. Lieberman and Shari M. Blecher

11 minute read

February 06, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

Environmental Constraints on 'Fair Share' Development

Of the most important factors in determining whether a fair share plan has a continuing realistic opportunity to meet projected goals are environmental impediments and other environmental concerns pertaining to the subject real properties.

By Stuart J. Lieberman and Shari M. Blecher

13 minute read

July 12, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

Environmental Insurance: Past and Present

A long-time environmental insurance professional talks about the evolution of the industry.

By Stuart Lieberman and Shari M. Blecher

11 minute read