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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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Addressing the Skills Shortage by Accommodating People with Disabilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

of 800 or so UK professionals surveyed by the Scheme in 2021 said having any protected characteristic – including a disability – could be a barrier to working in construction. It’s also important to remember that EU equality legislation is legally binding across all 27 member states. Over 86.3%

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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

Jiten Hotel Management, Inc. , on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). One way that courts reduce attorneys’ fee awards below the amounts incurred is by disallowing fees spent pursuing claims or legal theories on which the plaintiff did not prevail. Issa Construction, LLC, v. Blalock , No.

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