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Brand Reputation is Number One Reason Businesses Engage in ESG

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. More than 50% also indicate that ESG is considered in executive team compensation or such is in the planning stage. yes, this blog will continue).

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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. With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S.

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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

Some believe this tying the consideration to “current” standards, as opposed to the regulator determination at the time the tank was closed, creates a Faustian bargain for the environmental professional, and will greatly limit the supremely valuable designation of HRECS. 9601) and petroleum products.” of this report.

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ESG Poll Results Drive Strategies for Business

Green Building Law Update

12% of companies consider ESG metrics in executive compensation. In the most compelling response, 86% believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months. In a disappointing result, only 11% were highly confident that their company’s ESG program is sufficiently robust.

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#97:  DOL's New Independent Contractor Regulation

NH Construction Law

And occasionally, they misclassify workers as independent contractors when legally they are not – with nasty consequences. The rule is also vulnerable under the Congressional Review Act which allows simple majorities in both the House and Senate to repeal a new regulation within 60 days of its submission or publication.

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

Green Building Law Update

Does your company consider ESG metrics in executive compensation? Do you believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months? Do you favor of mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months? highly confident, moderately, minimally, not at all].

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Regulations (or none) and construction marketing: Looking beneath the surface

Construction Marketing Ideas

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? The individual here is young adult and legally can make his own decisions. I told him, however, that he should not sign any legal waivers here.