Writings by John M. Scagnelli

John Scagnelli is Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Enivronmental & Land Use Law Group. His environmental law practice covers the entire environmental law field, including environmental compliance, environmental litigation, environmental auditing, environmental permitting and environmental counseling.

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New Jersey Legislature Seeking to Overhaul Site Remediation Reform Act

The New Jersey Legislature is Advancing Legislation that would Amend the State’s Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) The New Jersey Legislature is advancing legislation that would amend the state’s Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA). The bill, dubbed SRRA 2.0, aims to incorporate lessons learned since the environmental law was enacted a decade ago. Site Remediation […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

July 12, 2019

Reducing the Tax Burden on Contaminated Property in New Jersey

Property Owners May Be Able to Mitigate Costly Remediation on Their Contaminated Property in New Jersey Remediating environmentally contaminated property in New Jersey can be extremely costly for businesses across the state. To help ease the burden, property owners may be able to reduce the local property tax assessment on the property until the clean-up […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

August 18, 2016

NL Industries v. State of New Jersey Spill Act Decision

Legal Update: New Jersey Spill Act Decision The State of New Jersey can no longer assert that it should be exempt from liability under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11, et seq. (“Spill Act”), based on a decision by the New Jersey Superior Court, Middlesex County in NL Industries v. State […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

September 28, 2015

Spill Act Contribution Claims Not Subject to Statute of Limitations

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently held that private claims for contribution made pursuant to the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act (Spill Act) are not subject to the general six-year statute of limitations that applies to injury to real property. The court ruled that the Spill Act enumerated only specific defenses which […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

February 18, 2015

NJ Appeals Court Rules Insurance Violation Does Not Destroy Law Firm’s Limited Liability Protection

Failing to carry the proper legal malpractice insurance can lead to significant sanctions, but it does not destroy a law firm’s limited liability protection, according to the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. The Facts of the Case Seeking to dismiss a legal malpractice lawsuit, defendant John Ward argued that he is shielded […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

December 1, 2014

Buying Real Estate? Know the EPA’s All Appropriate Inquiries Rule

If you or your business has ever purchased real estate, you are likely familiar with the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, which investigates the environmental conditions of the real property involved in the transaction. The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) promulgated its standards for “All Appropriate Inquiries” when it comes to buying real estate with the […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

April 4, 2014

May 7, 2014, Remedial Investigation Deadline Extended on Certain Conditions

Governor Christie signed A-4543/SCS for S-3075 authorizing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) to grant a two year extension to complete remedial investigations at sites where remediation was triggered prior to May 7, 1999 On January 21, 2014, Governor Christie signed A-4543/SCS for S-3075 authorizing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) […]

Author: John M. Scagnelli

January 27, 2014

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