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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.

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LGBTQ+ Buyers, Renters Face Disproportionate Housing Challenges

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According to Zillow’s analysis of data from 2020 to 2019, LGBTQ+ people face disproportionate challenges such as finding an affordable home and a higher chance of paying extra rental costs. Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:06.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Given that real estate accounted for more than 25% of the gross state product (the state Gross Domestic Product) in Maryland last year and that more than 650,000 rent cases were filed in the Maryland courts in 2019, more than anything else the courts adjudicated, some have suggested the legislature might focus more of its efforts on real estate.

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Why Projects Fail

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It is possible to discriminate between healthy and failing projects prior to failure before the project execution phase in the capital facility delivery process. Autodesk & Dodge Data, 2019. The equivalent figures for low-maturity organizations are just 36% and 43%. ( Symptoms of Poor Leadership and Process Failure.