April 10, 2026
The Supreme Court in Albany County has annulled the 2025 wetland regulations adopted by the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) after finding that the DEC failed to comply with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR). In 2022, the State Legislature amended the Freshwater Wetlands Act (FWA) by altering how regulatory jurisdiction over wetlands is established. The DEC previously held responsibility for investigating and mapping ... Read More >
August 26, 2024
Special Counsel Michael V. Caruso and Summer Associate Lauren Lynam authored an article titled “Navigating NY’s Pioneering Environmental Justice Law:Implications and Predictions,” published in the New York Law Journal on August 19, 2024. Read More >
Land Use Lawyer Jobs Recruiting Video
September 26, 2023
We are pleased to announce the launch of our land use recruiting video to showcase our land use practice and attract talented lawyers to join our diverse and tight-knit team. Read More >
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