Proposed NJDEP Site Remediation Rule: A Challenge for NJ Commercial Real Estate
October 29, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has recently proposed a new rule to its site remediation rules that will severely hinder commercial real estate transactions. The proposed rule “when a person performing remediation as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:26C-1.3, including performing all appropriate inquiry in accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11g, and obtains knowledge that a discharge has occurred at any location on a property, that person shall immediately notify the Department.”
Deal Alert: Environmental Law Practice Group Advises on $212 Million Acquisition of Four Liquid Energy Terminals
May 16, 2024
Our Environmental Law Practice Group acted as local New Jersey environmental co-counsel to Global Partners LP (“Global”) in its acquisition of four liquid energy terminals from Gulf Oil Limited Partnership (“Gulf Oil”) in April of 2024. The terminals are strategically located in Chelsea, MA, New Haven, CT, Linden, NJ and Woodbury, NJ. Our Environmental Law […]
Mandelbaum Barrett PC named to 2024 Best Law Firms
November 9, 2023
Mandelbaum Barrett PC is thrilled to announce that once again we have been recognized by Best Lawyers on their “2024 Best Law Firms®” list! This recognition highlights the ongoing excellence of our dedicated team of attorneys, underscoring our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch legal services and ensuring client satisfaction. We take pride in the fact that 16 of our practice […]
Partner Gordon Duus writes for the New Jersey Law Journal on New Jersey’s Recently Enacted Law Requiring Notices of Flood-Prone Areas in Real Estate Transactions
July 18, 2023
Partner Gordon Duus shares expert analysis on the implementation of a new law in New Jersey for the New Jersey Law Journal. The law mandates the inclusion of flood-prone area notices in real estate transactions. For a comprehensive understanding of this important development, read Partner Duus’ article by clicking here.
Deal Alert: Team Effort for $120M Real Estate Development Loan
February 16, 2023
We proudly represented a regional bank as the Agent for a 3-bank group in a $120M loan for the purchase of a 300-acre corporate campus from a major pharmaceutical company. It took almost 2 years to complete and is considered a “once in a generation” opportunity by the buyer who has plans to develop the […]
Mandelbaum Barrett PC Strengthens its Environmental Law Capabilities with the Addition of New Member Jeffrey W. Cappola
January 27, 2020
Jeff, who joins us from Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, strengthens the capabilities of our environmental law practice group, which is co-chaired by members Douglas Eilender and Gordon Duus . Widely recognized as a leader in environmental law by Chambers USA , Jeff has more than 25 years of experience guiding New Jersey businesses and real […]
Duus Authors Legal Q&A for Globestreet.com on Using Environmental Insurance to Close Real Estate Deals
August 24, 2017
Gordon Duus, Member and Chair of the Firm's Environmental Law Practice Group, recently published a Legal Q&A Two-Part series on GlobeStreet.com entitled "Using Environmental Insurance To Close Real Estate Transactions."
June 2017 Environmental Law Bulletin
June 28, 2017
The Firm's Environmental Law Group has just issued an Environmental Law Bulletin which discusses easements that allow for publicly funded beach protection projects, which can include public access and use. Written by Member Doug Eilender this timely piece shed's light on the NJDEP’s right to use privately owned properties under a perpetual easement for post-Superstorm Sandy beach restoration projects.
September 2016 Environmental Law Bulletin
September 30, 2016
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW BULLETIN September 30, 2016 MANDATORY CESSATION OF PERC DRY CLEANING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BUILDINGS WITH RESIDENTIAL USE BY DECEMBER 21, 2020. By: DOUGLAS I. EILENDER, ESQ. Today, the NJDEP issued a compliance advisory reminding the public about the federal regulation that requires all perchloro-ethylene (“PERC”) dry cleaning equipment