Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 13, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposed rule to restore criminal penalties for accidental killing of migratory birds, revoking the January 7, 2021, final regulation that limited the enforcement of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Public comments must be received or postmarked on or before June 7, 2021. Last week, the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 29, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Some have questioned should this bill be legally challenged, would a reviewing court find it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. We suggest not.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 21, 2023

Despite a unanimous decision that the halted NECEC project's developer has enough cash invested to legally resume construction despite a 2021 state voters' block, it has not said how or when work will restart.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 20, 2021

Fri, 08/20/2021 - 09:23. If pot is legal where you build (or soon will be), these tips from Health Street's Jared Rosenthal will help keep your risk to a minimum. There's 33 states that have passed some sort of medical marijuana legislation and 11 states are defining it as legal for recreational use,” says Rosenthal.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 23, 2021

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 10:07. This affected the industry by limiting legal immigration, ultimately affecting the home building workforce. Soon after the Public Charge Rule was enacted, a number of entities filed suit challenging its legality. Biden Administration Rescinds Rule Affecting Construction Workforce. cbroderick.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Citizenship Act of 2021: The Associated General Contractors of America’s chief executive officer, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the introduction in Congress today of the U.S.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 19, 2021

Fri, 03/19/2021 - 09:24. The Dream and Promise Act of 2021 successfully passed through the House on March 18, bringing more than 100,000 construction workers closer to receiving a permanent legal status in the U.S. Proposed Immigration Legislation Would Benefit 100,000 Construction Workers. cbroderick.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! AU 2021 has been crafted to help you connect your processes, automate workflows, and unlock highly valuable insights—all of which give you significantly more confidence in decision-making. Autodesk University starts October 5.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 30, 2021

While the idea of ESG began in 2004 with a United Nations initiative to influence capital in non Western markets, in 2021 the legal and political institutions in the United States and the EU are demanding those ideas be implementing with due haste.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. The proposed rule has a comment period that runs through December 13, 2021. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

The Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 will sunset in late 2021, eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013. We have performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E1527-21 of [insert address or legal description], the subject property.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:22. Legal experts worry that the wait might not be worth the gamble. . But waiting for legal battles carries risk, particularly if an employer has not previously experienced an OSHA inspection, Travis Vance, partner at Fisher Phillips, said during a virtual media event Thursday.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2021

Mon, 01/18/2021 - 10:01. 30 under Biden’s plan, with the addition of funds set aside for at-risk families needing legal assistance. 30 under Biden’s plan, with the addition of funds set aside for at-risk families needing legal assistance. Biden's Stimulus Plan Includes Eviction Moratorium Extension. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 30, 2021

Mon, 08/30/2021 - 11:19. What are the practical and legal considerations for surcharging unvaccinated employees? Surcharges for Unvaccinated Workers Gain Momentum. First came incentives like gift cards and other forms of direct payment.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

On September 9, 2021, the President issued Executive Order 14042 , which applies new rules – including vaccination mandates – to Federal contractors and subcontractors. HR, legal, and billing employees who may not be on site). HR, legal, and billing employees who may not be on site).

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. Potable water use reduction may be the most important ESG factor.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

As made clear by the January 14, 2021 EPA action, the response is “no” that the standard practice for environmental site assessments in the vast majority of places does not consider PFAS, however, Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of more than 4,000 man-made chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. .§9601(14),

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Pro Builder

APRIL 21, 2021

Wed, 04/21/2021 - 08:48. These arguments in the lawsuit from Climate Resolve — which sued successfully to stop a freeway from being built in the nearby High Desert — are the latest in a quarter-century saga of legal attempts to prevent development at Tejon Ranch. California Master Planned Community Axed Due to Environmental Concerns.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2021

Mon, 01/04/2021 - 09:29. BIG CITIES ARE STARTING TO LEGALIZE TINY HOMES ON WHEELS. While an increasing number of cities allow homeowners to build tiny homes in backyards or convert garages, a handful of cities are taking the next step: allowing people to legally live in tiny homes on wheels. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2021

Wed, 08/18/2021 - 09:54. But recent court decisions have provided legal support, Blue added, including one ruling upholding a Texas hospital's mandate. Tips for Enacting Workplace Mask, Vaccine Requirements. cbroderick. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. yes, this blog will continue).

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

On September 9, 2021, the President issued Executive Order 14042 , which applies new rules – including vaccination mandates – to Federal contractors and subcontractors. HR, legal, and billing employees who may not be on site). HR, legal, and billing employees who may not be on site).

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:16. So finds a recent study by asset manager and insurer Legal & General, which polled 875 non-homeowning millennials. Millennials Blame Boomers for Lack of Starter Homes. A nationwide housing shortage is sparking a generational debate.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

In 2021, the NFL approved changes requiring every team to interview at least two external minority candidates for open head coaching positions and at least one external minority candidate for a coordinator job. And maybe we all should treat others the way they want to be treated. yes, this blog will continue).

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 13, 2022

The last formal remarks on ESG by Gensler were on July 28, 2021 before the European Parliament. You do not need to be a futurist to know that SEC regulation of ESG is coming although precisely when has been unclear, however, it is now apparent that the SEC will release a proposal at its March 21 Open Meeting. And you can read about it here.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Thu, 12/23/2021 - 10:01. In 2017, Denver opened its first legal community of tiny homes to help a small number of people exit homelessness with the help of The Colorado Village Collaborative, an organization partnering with the Cherry Creek School District. . Denver Students Construct Tiny Homes for Homeless.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Wed, 12/08/2021 - 10:06. The delay comes after significant backlash and legal challenges from many companies, but despite industry-wide pushback, OSHA is still issuing citations for those that aren’t taking proper steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. . OSHA Vaccine and Testing Mandate Delayed by Court Stay.

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Constructlaw

JANUARY 23, 2023

“Our coast-to-coast team has incredible depth and expertise across all areas clients in the construction space care about, from complex transactions to mission critical project management to bet-the-company litigation,” said Partner Aaron Abraham, who was recognized by Law360 as a 2021 Construction MVP of the Year. “We

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Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2021

Thu, 06/10/2021 - 09:46. FivePoint has worked on this project for nearly 20 years, an extended timeline due to legal battles between environmentalists and real estate planners, says CNBC. The Largest Net-Zero Community Will Have 21,000 Homes. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 11:02. Aside from not making contractors out to be the bad guys for "forcing" workers to do something against their will, there may also be business and legal advantages for the construction firms that can convince their workers to roll up their sleeves for a jab. Advice for Contractors on Navigating Vaccine Mandates.

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Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2021

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 09:36. And when it comes to vaccinations, employers can legally require it with some exceptions covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or religious objections. What Builders Should Know About Vaccinations and New Guidelines. cbroderick.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) issued guidance that answered many of those questions. The guidance states that the new clause must be included in all new contracts beginning on November 14, 2021. This includes support roles like human resources, billing, and legal review.

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Constructlaw

APRIL 1, 2021

On March 22, 2021, the U.S. 20-794, 2021 WL 1072280 (U.S. 20-794, 2021 WL 1072280 (U.S. 22, 2021).). Even if the current legal framework associated with Section 1782 shifts as the result of a Supreme Court decision, the U.S. This article was originally published in The Dispute Revolver. In re Servotronics, Inc. ,

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2023

In 2020, the Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence surveyed 300 chief security officers (CSOs), chief legal officers (CLOs), chief compliance officers (CCOs), and physical security decision-makers at companies with more than 5000 employees in the U.S.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2021

Thu, 08/19/2021 - 10:49. And if a grandparent isn’t a child’s legal guardian, finding housing becomes trickier; fewer than one in three eligible grandfamilies receives housing assistance, according to Generations United. Grandfamily' Communities Offer Specialized Housing for Caregiving Older Adults. cbroderick. Read More. .

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