News & Insights

NJDEP Proposes Changes to Hazardous Substance Discharge Reporting Rules

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has proposed a transformative rule change to hazardous substance discharge reporting requirements. The suggested amendments are intended to codify and implement the provisions enacted in the 2019 Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA 2.0), as well as supplement various parts of New Jersey statutory law concerning the remediation of contaminated sites. ...read more

Know Thyself: Affinity Bias in the Legal Profession

Know Thyself: Affinity Bias in the Legal ProfessionBy Stella Tsai and Debra Rosen, Women Advocate Newsletter, American Bar Association, March 9, 2015   ...read more

USEPA Announces Ban on TCE and PCE

On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced bans on two chemicals—trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE)—pursuant to the latest risk management rules under the bipartisan 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments. A link to USEPA’s announcement of the ban can be found here. TCE and PCE are two of the initial chemicals USEPA evaluated under the 2016 TSCA amendments, along with asbestos and methylene chloride. ...read more

New Jersey Site Remediation Reform Act Makes Major Changes to Clean-up Process

On May 7, 2009, the Governor signed into law the New Jersey Site Remediation Reform Act (“the SRRA” or “the ACT”). This legislation dramatically changes the way New Jersey will remediate over 20,000 contaminated sites in the state. Although concerns have been voiced over the privatization of environmental cleanups, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP” or “Department”) will gain more control over the cleanups of sites where homes, schools and daycares are situated, where that control was lacking in previous legislation. The ACT -- modeled after a Massachusetts state-sponsored program -- is also designed to expedite the remediation process through the creation of a licensed corps of professionals who will “step into the shoes” of the Department to oversee the remediation efforts at those sites. ...read more

95 Years of Success - One Client, One Community, at a Time

Archer was featured in the SJ Magazine "Iconic Business" profile, "95 Years of Success - One Client, One Community, at a Time."  ...read more

Debra Rosen to Receive Scouting America’s Distinguished Citizen Award

Archer partner, Debra S. Rosen, was selected as the recipient of the Camden County Distinguished Citizen Award by the Garden State Council, Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America). This prestigious award recognizes an individual who embodies Scouting’s values of leadership, determination, and community service, and honors those who have made significant contributions to the growth and vitality of Southern New Jersey. ...read more

Debra Rosen Among Executive Women of New Jersey’s 2024 Policy Makers Honorees

Partner Debra S. Rosen has been named a “2024 Policy Maker” by the Executive Women of New Jersey (“EWNJ”). EWNJ is a leading executive women's organization committed to increasing the presence of women on boards and in top leadership positions within New Jersey companies. The EWNJ is honoring those contributions of high-achieving New Jersey women leaders from the private and public sectors. Debra was highlighted, along with more than 50 other professionals across various sectors. These influential leaders will be honored at the annual EWNJ Salute to the Policy Makers Gala on October 22, 2024. ...read more

Archer & Greiner Environmental Group Earns Top Rankings in 2024 Chambers USA Guide

Chambers and Partners, publisher of leading guides to the legal profession worldwide, has once again ranked Archer’s Environmental Practice  and several of the Group’s attorneys among the best in their fields in Chambers USA 2024 – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. ...read more

Annual Environmental Review

Debra Rosen will be presenting the program “Annual Environmental Review,” at the Atlantic Builders Convention. The panel will highlight permitting issues and anticipated regulatory changes that arise under the NJDEP's Land Use Management and Water Resources regulatory programs. Regulations that will be discussed include: Protecting Against Climate Threats, Water Quality Management Planning rules, Public Access rules, Stormwater Management rules and more. ...read more

Debra Rosen to Serve as a Speaker at the Women's Business Conference Panel "Women In Leadership: Opening the Doors & Making Connections"

Archer attorney Debra Rosen will speak on a panel during the "Women's Business Conference: Finding Your Passion & Living Your Purpose," hosted by the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce. ...read more

Debra Rosen to Present "Joint Defense Privilege and Joint Defense Group Agreements"

Debra S. Rosen will be a panelist in the ABA's "Joint Defense Privilege and Joint Defense Group Agreements" webinar. ...read more