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Nurdles are the Environmental Calamity of 2019

Green Building Law Update

But when released into nature, environmentalists now claim nurdles are the second largest direct source of microplastic pollution in the oceans by weight. As You Sow announced that following its engagement that it had reached agreements with Chevron Corp. and Phillips 66 as well as ExxonMobil, to start reporting on spills of nurdles.

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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

Best Practices Construction Law

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. Accordingly, the court granted the motion to dismiss the fraudulent inducement claim.

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#85:  Who Decides Arbitrability?

NH Construction Law

455 (2019). A clear and unmistakable delegation clause is enforceable even where a party sues on a claim that is obviously not within the scope of what was agreed to be arbitrable; the opposing party can still invoke the delegation clause to insist that the arbitrator, not the court, decide its arbitrability. Henry Schein, Inc.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

2019 HB 720 / override of gubernatorial veto. DNR must implement the 2019 Fishery Management Plan for Oysters and must not reduce or alter boundaries of existing oyster sanctuaries until a fisheries management plan has been developed based on the consensus recommendations.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

2019 HB 720 / override of gubernatorial veto. DNR must implement the 2019 Fishery Management Plan for Oysters and must not reduce or alter boundaries of existing oyster sanctuaries until a fisheries management plan has been developed based on the consensus recommendations.

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Court Adopts New Evidentiary Standard for Science

Green Building Law Update

new, but dated, evidentiary standard now used by a supermajority of courts across the country for the admission of scientific evidence in future cases that will emanate from coronavirus disease 2019 to CRISPR gene editing, and much more. Simply because there is a general agreement upon something does not actually make it true.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

On sine die , when the legislature adjourned at midnight on the 90th day, on April 8, 2019, a total of 864 bills and 2 resolutions passed both chambers. However, the State may only withdraw from such an initiative, agreement, or compact with statutory approval from the General Assembly. Zero-emission Vehicles. Forest Cover.

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