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Maryland to Commit to World Economic Forum’s One Trillion Trees Initiative Tree Planting

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The Maryland legislature has enacted and the Governor is expected to sign legislation that will take effect on June 1, 2021 establishing aggressive state tree planting goals and a host of other initiatives rooted in trees, all in an effort to respond to climate change.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The new laws compiled below add to that already very green environmental regulatory scheme.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland General Assembly, the state’s legislative body meets in regular session for 90 days each year beginning the second Wednesday in January to act on more than 2,500 pieces of legislation. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state.

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ESG is Not Just for Public Companies

Green Building Law Update

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. Already the U.S.

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Business Report: Maryland – Howard County Opens 3D Printing Prototype Lab

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3D Maryland, an initiative of the Howard County Economic Development Authority, has officially opened the state’s newest prototyping lab dedicated to the advancement of additive manufacturing, 3D printing and rapid technology. Thanks to the support we have received from Howard County, 3D Maryland is also getting national attention.

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Video: Backhoe Smash & Grab Fail

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Police in Maryland are looking for a thief in Prince George's County who stole a backhoe, drove five miles to a nearby Bank of America, and around 4:30 early on Thursday, June 1, began to attack an ATM in hopes of getting some quick cash.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

PACE loan programs, where payments for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements to real estate are made through a building owner’s property tax bill are gaining acceptance nationally including being implemented across Maryland. Maryland is typical.

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