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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S. There is a great deal of uncertainty, at this time when we are still learning about this coronavirus.

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You can Participate in our Survey of ESG Activity in the Marketplace

Green Building Law Update

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “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. Does your company consider ESG metrics in executive compensation? Register today for the live virtual program.

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

There are likely intervening issues, including significantly that legal action by employees is almost all barred and claims limited to the workers’ compensation system where the employer has insurance. There is a great deal of uncertainty, at this time when we are still learning about this coronavirus.

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PFAS in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

Green Building Law Update

And there is at least one place where there appears to be a complete disconnect, as I described last year in a post, Maryland the First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS. 9601) and petroleum products.”. a substance defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to CERCLA 42 U.S.C.§9601(14),

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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

We have performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E1527-21 of [insert address or legal description], the subject property. 9601) and petroleum products.” Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S. of this report.

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Government Ownership of Rain is Antithetical to Increased Potable Water

Green Building Law Update

And the government should not take the rain falling on private property without just compensation. Governments from Maryland to Colorado now regularly take the position that collecting precipitation is not legal, as a diversion of rainwater before it enters a water course. Maryland has the most stringent storm water (i.e.,

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Government Ownership of Rain is Antithetical to Increased Potable Water

Green Building Law Update

And the government should not take the rain falling on private property without just compensation. Governments from Maryland to Colorado now regularly take the position that collecting precipitation is not legal, as a diversion of rainwater before it enters a water course. Maryland has the most stringent storm water (i.e.,