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Good ESG Guidance Available in a Matter of Days

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) plans to publish guidance for raters of corporate ESG performance in July. IOSCO is the international body that brings together the world’s securities regulators and is recognized as the global standard setter for the securities sector.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

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Despite the Coronavirus pandemic concern shortened session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. and possibly more fun) legislative activity than is found below. Historic Discrimination.

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Labor Department Will Not Enforce Anti ESG Rule

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Labor’s Employment Benefits Security Administration released the announcement as an enforcement policy statement under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. including, advancing the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in investments. By way of background, on Nov.

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Department of Labor Proposes to Remove Barriers to Considering ESG in Plan Management

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13, 2020, Labor published a final rule on “ Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments ,” which adopted amendments to the “Investment Duties” regulation under Title I of ERISA. By way of background, on Nov.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. Take Illinois, where recreational marijuana dispensaries can open for business as of January 1, 2020. Security, Mechanicals and More.

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Elements Europe wins Digbeth 550 rental flats

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Goodstone Living has secured more than £100m of debt financing from NatWest and Allied Irish Bank to develop Smith’s Garden Around 1140 modules needed for the project will be manufactured in Telford between November 2023 and January 2025. bn revenue Korean group GS E&C who took a controlling interest in 2020.

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SEC Alters Environmental Disclosure Requirements for First Time in 30 Years But

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A final rule the SEC adopted on August 26, 2020 and effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register may be more significant for what is not in the rule. The rule is silent on ESG disclosures, including climate risk. And this intentional omission is in a climate when the subject is hot.