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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

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Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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Britain’s biggest holiday letting firms are reported to the competition regulator by Which? over concerns they are denying customers coronavirus refunds

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Some of Britain’s biggest holiday lettings firms have been reported to the competition regulator after an investigation raised concerns they could be using unfair contract terms to deny customers refunds for cancellations. says some complained about terms and conditions that make the refund claims process difficult, if not impossible.

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Texas ‘Retainage’ vs. ‘Reserved Funds’: What’s the Difference & Why it Matters

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In 2021, Texas enacted some sweeping changes to the mechanics lien process effective on projects where the original contract was entered into on or after January 1, 2022. ” To sum up, property owners in Texas are required to withhold 10% of the contract price to cover any potential claims from subcontractors or suppliers on the project.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. It’s no surprise that the 10 most frequent OSHA violations mirror the Focus Four risks : Fall protection, ladders, and scaffolding accounted for 60% of the top violations in 2021. .

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Int’l Arbitration Rules Revision Reflects Flexible Approach

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Published in Law360 on February 25, 2021. e) is also a reminder that tribunals and parties must consider data protection regulations developed since the 2010 edition of the IBA rules, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. Reprinted here with permission. Article 2.2(e) Remote Hearings.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. The Governor has until May 28, the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. Forest Cover.

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