January 09, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal
Dark Waters: How a Class Action Catapulted NJ to Forefront of 'Forever Chemicals' BattleAs 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 ClaimsIn 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 ClaimsCan 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It's No Party For Third PartiesThe Appeal of Permit Decision by Third Party statute should be repealed and the MLUL rule regarding third parties should apply to agency actions across the board.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 SuitsBy 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 ClaimsCan 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' DevelopmentOf 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 PresentA long-time environmental insurance professional talks about the evolution of the industry.
By Stuart Lieberman and Shari M. Blecher
11 minute read