Jim Muscato to Present at the Albany Regional Energy Symposium
Posted on March 10, 2026
The transformation of New York’s energy landscape is one of the most significant regulatory undertakings of our time. It is... READ MORE
NYSERDA and DEC Kickoff Initial Stage of Pre-Proposal Outreach for Cap-and-Invest Program
By Ayah Badran | Posted on June 2, 2023
One of the major recommendations of the Climate Action Council’s (“Council” or “CAC”) Scoping Plan for New York’s Climate Leadership... READ MORE
ASTM Releases New ESA Processes Standards
By Rich Ostrov & Erika Gerstenberger | Posted on January 3, 2022
In November 2021, the American Society for Testing and Materials (“ASTM”) Committee on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action... READ MORE
Young/Sommer Energy Attorneys Featured Article in Environmental Law in New York on New York Permitting Process
Posted on August 6, 2020
James A. Muscato II and Jessica Klami recently authored the lead article in the June edition of Environmental Law in... READ MORE
New York Passes Sweeping Renewable Energy Siting Reform
By By Kristina Magne | Posted on April 22, 2020
The Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act (the “Act”) has recently been passed as Part JJJ of Governor... READ MORE
Suit Against Rescue Organization Allowed to Move Forward
Posted on May 12, 2015
A recent animal care case – Lawrence v North County Animal Control Center – is moving toward trial on the... READ MORE
CPLR Article 78 Proceedings and Interlocutory Appeals During An Article 78 Proceeding
Posted on March 13, 2014
This article was originally published in volume 77, number 1 of the Albany Law Review (2013-2014), and should be cited... READ MORE
Discretionary Stays on Appeal by Court Order: A Refresher
Posted on October 25, 2012
Reprinted with permission from: New York State Bar Association Journal, October 2012, Vol. 84, No. 8, published by the New... READ MORE
Second Circuit Finds SPCA Employees Acted Under Color of State Law During Animal Cruelty Investigation; Grants Qualified Immunity to Defendants
Posted on September 11, 2012
Attorneys at Young/Sommer, including Sue Adler as lead counsel, recently won an important decision in a federal appellate case that... READ MORE
Collaborative Clients Experience More User Satisfaction
Posted on July 25, 2012
Over and over again, I have been told by my clients at the end of the collaborative process that they... READ MORE