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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Green Building Law Update

Businesses making a net zero claim like, “we will be net zero by 2030” risk a charge that they are misleading consumers. It is one thing when a political leaders in a government make an ESG claim. But it is another thing for a business to make ESG claims about net zero or otherwise that mislead customers.

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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

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You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. Damage recovery If your claim is successful, you may be entitled to recover damages for your injuries. Contributory negligence This defense says that you were partially to blame for your injuries.

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Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

business seeking to mitigate the risk associated with data protection. It is the unsophisticated who will encounter legal issues and be left holding the bag. A claim pending against a major U.S. The EU law is not only mandatory of all doing business in EU countries, but is excellent guidance for any U.S. Because the U.S.

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The S in ESG may be the Most Impactful

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. As an option, we can further assist them with an independent third party certification to mitigate any risk in showcasing their ethical sourcing credentials.

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General Liability vs. Professional Liability: What’s the Difference?

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When it comes to protecting your contracting business from claims and lawsuits, it can be tough to know what type of insurance you should purchase. Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. It can pay for medical costs and legal fees.

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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

Green Building Law Update

Ignorance is not a defense. A business saying though an ESG statement on their website that they are concerned about modern slavery may sound nice, but in 2021 when so many are talking about ESG, that claim will not resonate and quite frankly falls short of what a private enterprise should be doing to prevent these crimes.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors.