The Dutch government is working on a major overhaul of the statutory environmental framework in the Netherlands. In this context, four key environmental decrees (AMvBs) (the Decrees) were
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Floating Infrastructure
By Greenberg Traurig on
Posted in Infrastructure, Real estate
Kerri L. Barsh, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Environmental Practice, authored an article that was featured in Best Lawyers titled “Floating Infrastructure.” This article examines new opportunities in floating…
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Legislative Proposal for New Dutch Asbestos Regulations
By Jacomijn Christ & Marijn Bodelier on
On Feb. 3, 2017, the Dutch government sent a legislative proposal to amend the Dutch Environmental Management Act (Wet milieubeheer) regarding asbestos to the Dutch House of Representatives.
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New York State Proposes Revisions to Its Environmental Review Regulations
By Steven C. Russo on
Late last month the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) proposed to revise its Part 617 regulations, which are the rules governing the conduct of environmental impact review…
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Investors in Many Syndicated Conservation Easement Deals Must Notify the IRS
By Barbara T. Kaplan & Marvin A. Kirsner on
Posted in Real estate, Transactional
The IRS has designated certain syndicated conservation easement transactions as “listed transactions.” This will require taxpayers who have invested in such transactions to file a notice with the IRS. It…
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