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Appeals Court Reinstates Legal Challenge to Local Law 97 Governing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases by Big Buildings in New York City

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In April 2019, the New York City Council passed Local Law 97 (“LL 97”) as part of the Climate Mobilization Act. LL 97 imposes strict restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions for buildings 25,000 square feet or larger and...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Applicant’s Failure To Include Information About The Whole Project On The Site Plan Ends Up In Remand To Planning Board

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A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Warren County, John Carr v. Village of Lake George Village Board, demonstrates how a simple omission on a site plan approval application can upend an approved project, even though...more

Genova Burns LLC

Jersey City’s PLA Ordinance Found Preempted by NLRA and ERISA and Void Ab Initio

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On June 15 U.S. District Court Judge Wigenton determined that Jersey City’s ordinance, in effect since 2007 and providing for tax abatements for real estate developers that sign Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) is preempted by...more

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