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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.

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

Over time coronavirus pandemic exposure claims may result in a new emergent subset of premises liability law, but in most instances it is presumed that body of existing law will control. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims?

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

General Liability Insurance. This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses. General liability also protects businesses if they cause damage to a customer’s property or if any product installations go awry, like faulty plumbing that causes leaking.

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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

9601) and petroleum products.” Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law. Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S.

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HRECs in a Phase l are Not Recognized Environmental Conditions

Green Building Law Update

By way of background, a Phase I environmental site assessment is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination. History says, ‘see you later.’”. while a poorly worded report can imperil the deal. Some context is useful.

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YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY

Safety Services Company

Safety must be the foundation of every activity in your organization, because not only is it the keystone of productivity and profitability, but a responsibility for which you are expressly liable. Keep in mind that many liability lawsuits have arisen from negligence occurring after training; formal initial training is not enough.

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An HREC is Not a REC in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Green Building Law Update

By way of background, a Phase I environmental site assessment is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination. History says, ‘see you later.’”. And the most frequently asked questions I field are about Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions.

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