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.

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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. CRECs arise from a past release of a hazardous substance that has been address to the satisfaction of regulators, but carry some implementation of controls, like a drinking water restriction.

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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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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.

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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. Do you believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months?

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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. "I Regulations.

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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. Some businesses, including companies not subject to SEC regulation use the agency’s tool. yes, this blog will continue).

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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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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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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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Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

To stay ahead of what’s next in carbon, here we begin with global and regional trends, then explore trends happening at the local level. #1: CLIMATE REGULATION IS HERE In our trends blog last year , we mentioned increased regulatory pressure for companies to report climate-related metrics.

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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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Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Federally funded projects in Pennsylvania are governed by the Davis-Bacon Act and its rules and regulations. However, as of July 9, 2021, Pennsylvania follows federal overtime rules, which state that workers should be paid time and a half for all work over 40 hours in a week, with exceptions for administrative workers. Learn more.

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Construction Test

MAY 18, 2020

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. believes this could also potentially be challenged as legally unfair. One consumer who complained to Which?,

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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. . Proper and detailed documentation could make a difference in a legal case in which responsibility for a mishap must be determined.

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Construction Test

MAY 19, 2020

The hotel says we can go in 2021 instead. Is it legal for a travel firm to say in its terms and conditions that it will not abide by the Package Travel Regulations during a ‘force majeure’? The Package Travel Regulations (PTRs) still legally apply, says the consumer group Which? Can we change flights?

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NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

323 (1986), who gave an “evidence of negligence” jury instruction rather than a negligence per se instruction in a case involving OSHA regulations. (On C & R Construction Co. , On appeal, the plaintiff’s challenge was rejected for failure to preserve the argument.) Target Corporation , No. Target Corporation , No.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

I am pleased to be speaking on “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” at the Maryland State Bar Association 2021 Legal Excellence Week, Corporate Council Institute on November 16, 2021. But in 2021 all of that has changed in nearly every instance.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 9, 2021

That legal doctrine was brought to bear when on January 8, 2021, this defendant Beachline made a permit application to the state Florida, including, requesting authorization to fill in approximately 115 acres of Orange County waters for a construction of a mixed use residential and commercial retail development on approximately 1,923 acres.

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NH Construction Law

JANUARY 23, 2021

And occasionally, they misclassify workers as independent contractors when legally they are not – with nasty consequences. Some of these tests are quite restrictive, making it difficult to classify a worker as an independent contractor On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Business interests like it. Unions hate it.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 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. This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that through green building practices, like the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 23, 2022

Originally introduced on October 8, 2021, if enacted the “Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act” will require large fashion retail sellers and manufacturers to disclose ESG policies and more. So it is not surprising that a great deal of attention is being paid to a single piece of ESG legislation in one state (.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Tue, 12/07/2021 - 06:00. Excessive land development rules, burdensome federal regulations, and a shortage of skilled trade workers are among the challenges driving up the cost of producing a home. NAHB Chairman's Letter : NAHB Takes Action to Solve Supply Chain Issues. Chuck Fowke.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 7, 2021

On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released guidance detailing COVID-19 vaccination and other pandemic-related workplace safety requirements for federal contractors in accordance with the Executive Order issued by President Biden on September 9, 2021. What is the deadline for compliance?

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 26, 2013

This Agreement will end all of the current legal disputes with Entergy VY so that we can focus on the significant issues ahead regarding decommissioning and site restoration,” said Sorrell. By the end of March of next year, Entergy VY will share with the State its estimated schedule to accomplish this goal for spent fuel.

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

Department of Transportation projects: FDOT projects are excluded from the same statutes that govern prompt payment for state and local projects; only final payments are regulated, which need to be made to the prime contractor within 75 days of final acceptance. On-demand legal help you can afford. On-demand legal help you can afford.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

while obviously not in the same order of magnitude as the penalty of death imposed by the Code of Hammurabi for failure to construct a building properly) raises very real issues including how efficacious a sustainable project will be toward saving the planet when the owner is only seeking to avoid legal jeopardy. Sec 901.4.1.4.

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Construction Test

MAY 21, 2020

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed this morning that a legally-required review to extend emergency measures will take place next week. . Britain’s chief scientific adviser said it would be at least 2021 until a vaccine was ready. ‘It is essential we stay the course,’ he said.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 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. Other regulations also prohibit ESG disclosures as recently posted about, Labor Department Will Not Enforce Anti ESG Rule.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 9, 2020

The proposed Executive Regulation 12-20 appeared in the Montgomery County Register on August 1. A public hearing will be held on proposed regulation on September 3. The proposed regulation that is an adoption with very only modest editing of the 2018 IgCC form into a compulsory construction code can be accessed at MCER 12-20.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 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. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

In February 2021, we alerted contractors not only to Buy American Act changes previously implemented by the Trump administration but also to the potential changes addressed in a Biden administration executive order. Below are the key takeaways for contractors. Takeaway #1.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Fri, 02/12/2021 - 14:34. Single-family building permits rose 11% in 2020 and are forecast to increase another 5% in 2021 and 3% in 2022 to reach 1.068 million units a year, the most since 2007. Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum. Rich Binsacca. and Canada. "The NAHB CEO Jerry Howard | Photo c. Herman Farrer.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 7, 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 Environmental & Energy Section on December 14, 2021 at noon. Registration will be open to all; not just lawyers. Save the Date.

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