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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

Over time coronavirus pandemic exposure claims may result in a new emergent subset of premises liability case law and in a number of jurisdictions new statutes are already limiting liability, but in most instances it is presumed the longstanding body of premises liability law will control. With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S.

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Top 10 Environmental Blog Posts for the Roaring ‘20s

Green Building Law Update

This blog will continue in 2020 providing strategic intelligence on environmental law, including critical insights into sustainability and green building for the business community, not just for lawyers. .” What You Can Say about RECs is Regulated by the FTC. Tenants Order Phase l to Avoid Hazardous Substance Liability.

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”. These new laws are the Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022 and the Limited Liability Partnerships (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

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A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law. Last August, I blogged, I just read my 1000th Phase l Environmental Site Assessment this year , so we will not only track the final revisions, but report on them in a future post here.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. Home » Blogs. This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 10:00 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. David Brown Blog. Fred Ode Blog. Jaron Stone Blog. John Chaney Blog. John Meibers Blog. Julie Smith's Blog. Julie Smith's Blog.

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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

Green Building Law Update

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law, something that is expected to happen by rulemaking at some point in 2022. Liability from old dry cleaners in retail sites that are beyond the boundaries of the “subject property” (.

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