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July 1, 2019/All Blogs/Environmental

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL?
NEW TRANSFER ACT CHANGES REFLECT A FRIENDLIER BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Written by: David Speranzini

Last month Governor Lamont signed Public Act No. 19-75, a new law that amended several provisions in the Transfer Act.  These amendments are favorable to the regulated community and are designed[…]

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August 23, 2018/All Blogs/Environmental

Change the Transfer Act to Save It

Written by: Paul Jacobi 

I have always loved Yogi Berra. He was a Hall of Fame player and a Hall of Fame creator of peculiar expressions. My favorite Yogiism is “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Although not a Yogiism, I am also fond of the expression, “Don’t throw the baby out […]

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June 20, 2018/All Blogs/Environmental

Practical Environmental Due Diligence Tips for Transfer Act Site Sellers

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

Over 30 years ago, when my oldest son Eric was about 7 years old , he wrote a story entitled, “What I Want to Be.” It started with a singular line.  “When I grow up I want to be an environmental layer.” Yup. He wanted to be a “layer” just like his dad. […]

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September 18, 2017/All Blogs/Environmental

Can Your Environmental Lawyer Be a Profit Center?

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

I still remember a site inspection that I performed more than 30 years ago. I had already represented Company X for some time and was not surprised when its President approached me. However, […]

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October 24, 2016/All Blogs/Environmental

A Connecticut Environmental Lawyer's Take on Why Deals Die

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

As a relatively small firm, we have been involved in a surprising number of major development projects. We have represented buyers, sellers and lenders on very substantial acquisitions […]

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July 13, 2016/All Blogs/Environmental

Protecting Your Property from Tenant Activities

that May Trigger the Transfer Act

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

One of the most common issues we face when representing landlords is the unexpected triggering of the applicability of the Transfer Act  […]

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July 24, 2015/All Blogs/Environmental

Due Diligence Reporting Requirements to Environmental Regulatory Agencies

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

Environmental due diligence fundamental to transactions involving properties that may have been subject to a hazardous  […]

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June 5, 2015/All Blogs/Environmental

Using the Transfer Act and RSRs to Assist in Redeveloping Urban Areas

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

Environmental Laws, just like tax policy, can be a powerful force in bringing back businesses and jobs back to the cities. This is particularly  […]

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