Ground Rules: A Knauf Shaw Blog
Knauf Shaw Files Lawsuits Alleging Violations of the New Green Amendment to the NYS Constitution
KnaufShaw
Two lawsuits have been filed in New York State Supreme Court in Monroe County by Knauf Shaw LLP on behalf…
NYSDEC Proposes Revisions to NYS Petroleum Bulk Storage Regulations
Melissa Valle
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) is proposing to revise its regulations on petroleum bulk storage. The…
NY Recreational Marijuana Law Includes Environmental Goals, Municipality Options
Amy Kendall
Recreational marijuana use will be legal in New York for those over 21 years of age. The Marijuana Regulation and…
Biden Executive Orders Address Climate Change
Julia O'Sullivan
During the first few weeks of the Biden Administration, multiple executive orders (“EOs”) have been issued to address climate change…
Petroleum Spill Reporting
Melissa Valle
Reporting a petroleum spill in New York can be confusing and an overwhelming experience. There are numerous spill reporting requirements,…
Petroleum Case Law Update 2020
Melissa Valle
Each year, the Petroleum Spills Committee of the Environmental & Energy Law Section of the New York State Bar Association…
NY Adopts Regulations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Cap by 30%
KnaufShaw
On December 1, 2020, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and New York State Energy Research and…
COVID-19 Response Efforts Lead to Negative Environmental Impacts
Julia O'Sullivan
Shortly after the outbreak of COVID-19 researchers began looking into how environmental factors, such as heat and sunlight, influenced the…
Court Shuts Down Dakota Access Pipeline Pending Environmental Review
KnaufShaw
On July 6, 2020, a federal judge for the District of Columbia ordered that the Dakota Access Pipeline be emptied…
Restore Mother Nature Bond Act: Awaiting Voter Approval
KnaufShaw
On April 2nd, 2020, the Restore Mother Nature Bond Act was passed as part of the NYS 2020-2021 Budget. The…
New York legalizes e-bikes and e-scooters
Jonathan Tantillo
New York legalized the use of “e-bikes” and “e-scooters” as part of the newly passed state budget. The vehicles, termed…
Hydrofracking Ban Codified in New York
Amy Kendall
On April 3, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a budget bill that codifies the State of…