February 4, 2010: Larry Silver and Mark Stevens featured in Legal Intelligencer Article
On February 4, 2010, the Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia's daily legal newspaper, published a front page article on environmental law titled "Firms Grow Greener as Environmental Law Heats Up." LSS attorneys Larry Silver and Mark Stevens were interviewed and featured in the article.
December 1, 2009: Partner Larry Silver to argue case regarding the 2000 Environmental Immunity Act before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
On December 1, 2009, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear arguments for the first time regarding the interpretation of the General Assembly's 2000 Environmental Immunity Act in the matter Pennsbury Village Associates v. Aaron McIntyre, 4 MAP 2009. On January 29, 2009, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted allocatur on the issues raised by plaintiffs. Argument is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at the Harrisburg Supreme Court Courtroom, Main Capitol.
September 10, 2009: David Romine Leads Roundtable Discussion on Proposed SEC Rules on Proxy Access
Langsam Stevens & Silver LLP partner David Romine led a roundtable discussion of the Securities Enforcement Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association. The group discussed a proposed SEC regulation that would require nominations for directors of public companies by shareholders owning a certain amount of voting securities to appear in the company’s proxy materials.
January 22, 2009: Langsam Stevens & Silver LLP hosts presentation on East Coast Greenway
Langsam Stevens & Silver LLP and architectural firm Voith & Mactavish Architects LLP hosted a presentation by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council on the East Coast Greenway.
May 2009: New Partner Joins LSS
Langsam Stevens & Silver LLP (“LSS”) is pleased to announce that Susan Schleck Kleiner has joined the firm as a partner concentrating in commercial litigation, including construction, environmental, toxic tort, products liability and real estate litigation.
May 8, 2009: Langsam Stevens Sponsors Mayor's Bike Ride
Langsam Stevens and Silver joined the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Ark Intervals in sponsoring the Mayor's Bike Ride to increase awareness of the East Coast Greenway Trail.
January 6, 2009: Judge New Sustains Preliminary Objections of LSS clients in Breach of Contract/Fiduciary Duty Case
All claims are time-barred, Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Rules.
January 2009: Mark Stevens named one of America’s Best
Langsam Stevens & Silver partner Mark Stevens has been named one of America's best environmental lawyers...
September 2, 2008: Langsam Stevens & Silver Partner Larry Silver featured in Law360
Langsam Stevens & Silver partner Larry Silver was recently featured in a Law360 article on Environmental Boutique Law Firms
May 30, 2008: Larry Silver Successfully Defends Citizen Against Developer's SLAPP Suit in Commonwealth Court, Protects Citizens' Protest
In the first ever appellate decision enforcing Pennsylvania's environmental Immunity Act – passed by the Legislature in 2000 to protect citizens and advocates from SLAPP suits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) – the Commonwealth Court shielded a citizen from a developer's SLAPP suit seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
September 28, 2006: Joanna Adams Waldron spoke on Brownfields: Emerging Issues at Rutgers
Joanna Adams Waldron presented information on Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program for buyers of brownfields for residential use.
September 1, 2006: Mark Stevens earned recognition in 2007 Best Lawyers in America
Based on 1.8 million confidential evaluations submitted by the top attorneys across the country, Mark Stevens has been selected by his peers to be included in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Environmental Law.
August 14, 2006: Henry Langsam lectures on Commercial Eviction for NBI
Henry Langsam lectured twice at the National Business Institute’s continuing legal education program; A Practical Guide to Commercial Eviction held at the Holiday Inn-Midtown Philadelphia.
June 2006: Langsam Stevens & Silver Supports Pennsylvania Environmental Council Annual Philadelphia Dinner Spotlights Environmental and Economic Balance
On June 6, 2006, Langsam Stevens & Silver supported the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) as a Contributor of the 36th Annual Philadelphia Dinner on June 6th.
July 18, 2006: Mark Stevens Featured On National Business Radio Program
On July 18th 2006,Mark Stevens was interviewed on The Growth Strategist™ radio program hosted by Aldonna Ambler on the VoiceAmerica® Business Channel.
June 2006: Chambers USA 2006 Praises Langsam Stevens & Silver Again
Langsam Stevens & Silver has been praised again in the Chambers USA Guide of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
July 2006: PA Superior Court Rules Favorably in Negligence Case
Langsam Stevens & Silver’s team led by Mark Stevens and JoAnna Waldron scored a victory in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania for an engineering firm client sued for professional negligence.
Langsam Stevens & Silver is representing the Society Hill Civic Association and the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia in an effort to save the historic Dilworth House on Washington Square in Philadelphia.
April 2006: Superfund Site Judgment Won
A Langsam Stevens & Silver legal team representing a group of plaintiff PRPs at a Superfund Site won a $1.35 million judgment after three-week trial in a contribution case against the only remaining defendant PRP. The winning team consisted of Larry Silver, David Romine and Stephen Fitzgerald. The case will be reported at 428 F. Supp.2d 288 (E.D. Pa. 2006).
February 2006: Thomas Storrer Passes NJ Bar
Having passed the New Jersey Bar exam, Thomas R. Storrer, a Langsam Stevens & Silver attorney, is now a member of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New Mexico (inactive) bars.
January 2006: Deborah Moody Elected to the Board of SWEP
Deborah H. Moody, a Langsam Stevens & Silver attorney and a 2001 graduate of the Vermont Law School with both a J.D. and a Masters of Studies in Environmental Law, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Society of Women Professionals, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.