Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Solyndra is the solar panel manufacturer in California that qualified for a $535 million federally-backed loan. The result: two weeks ago, Solyndra announced bankruptcy. Since receiving the loan, the price of solar panels has plummeted - good news - which has squeezed the margins of manufacturers like Solyndra.

Green 120

Green Certification Bankruptcy Leases 120

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Completed operations coverage provides legal defense of the claim, which is found to be not of merit. A couple of years after the construction of an industrial manufacturing plant, an electrical fire destroys the plant and the equipment inside. In this case, the contractor is not out any money. Who needs completed operations insurance?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Contractors 52

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. The Apple facility in Texas will become one of four global operations centers for the tech giant outside of its California HQ.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

CALIFORNIA. To qualify, a taxpayer’s research must be conducted within California and include basic or applied research of scientific inquiry, original investigation for the advancement of scientific or engineering knowledge or improved function of a business component. Possible city business tax exemption.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

CALIFORNIA – updated for 2014. The California Capital Access Program (CalCAP): Encourages participating banks and lending institutions to provide loans to small businesses that fall outside of conventional underwriting standards. Any unused credit may be carried forward for a period of nine years.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108