by Principle | Jul 14, 2020 | COVID-19, Environmental Law, New York, NRDC v. Bodine, Pollution
In Natural Res. Def. Council v. Bodine, 20-cv-03058-CM, Chief Judge Colleen McMahon granted EPA’s cross-motion for summary judgment dismissing the case. A copy of the Decision may be found here. The case involved the EPA’s Temporary Enforcement Policy allowing it to...
by Principle | Jan 24, 2020 | Climate Mobilization Act, Environmental Law, New York City
While the buzz around New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act, passed in April 2019, has dissolved, property owners, architects, engineers, builders, and real estate financiers are dealing with the putting new policies into practice. Since November 15, 2019, Local...
by Principle | Dec 9, 2019 | Construction Accidents, Construction Law Attorney, Environmental Law, New York
Today, more than half of the world lives in an urban area and by 2050, this number is expected to increase to some two-thirds of the world’s population.i This presents companies in the construction industry with significant opportunities for growth. GlobalData tracks...
by Principle | Jun 24, 2019 | Construction Disputes, Environmental Law, Legoland, New York, Pollution
The $500M construction of the largest and most expensive Legoland to date in Goshen, NY, cannot seem to figure out how to deal with the drainage issues that have been occurring since they started.[1] On June 18, a Goshen building inspector shut down all...
by Principle | May 12, 2019 | Carbon Emissions, Climate Mobilization Act, Environmental Law, New York City
Only 2 % of the buildings in New York City are larger than 25,000 square feet.[i] However, that 2 % is responsible for up to half of all building emissions in the city. The New York City (NYC) Council passed wide-ranging legislation to fight climate change known as...
