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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. What is described here is much more than simply good drafting of consultant contacts (e.g., And it may be much more than that.

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GBCI Changed its Name and You Need to Change Your Documents

Green Building Law Update

Members of the environmental industrial complex that deal in matters of LEED should review their contracts and other documents and update them now. Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. The operative language might be some variation of.

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The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here

Construction Business Owner

According to ASC 842-10-55-12, these leases “should be classified in accordance with the lease classification criteria applicable to all other leases on the basis of the legally enforceable terms and conditions of the lease.” As a result, it is imperative to consider all factors that may result in legally enforceable rights and obligations.

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Project Documentation: The Bad Little Email That Got Produced

Best Practices Construction Law

Believe it or not, there are always a wealth of emails and other documents produced in litigation that help “make the case” for the other side. We also need to consult the claims team to determine how late we really are. ” Best Practices advises that you should have a written document management policy in place.

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The Second Best Way to Mitigate Your Risk in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

The best way to mitigate risk in your green building project are properly drafted contract documents prepared by this law firm or by another attorney with green building experience. The document is simply that good. The American Institute of Architects has published standard form construction industry documents since 1888.

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Mr. Ethics - July 2017

Mr Ethics

In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. Sincerely, Undecided.

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Mr. Ethics - July 2017

Mr Ethics

In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. Sincerely, Undecided.

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