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FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims

Green Building Law Update

Four paint companies have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively promoted products as containing zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or as emission free, including during and immediately after application. The FTC also charged the companies with facilitating deception by retailers who sold their paint.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This can be done through a purchase or lease agreement. It can also provide additional marketing and advertising support.

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Elio Motors Announces Vehicle Manufacturing Facility In Shreveport, LA

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Targeting a retail cost of $6,800, the company will position the Elio vehicle as a cost-effective alternative to four-wheeled autos. Bankruptcy Court settlement agreement to redevelop former GM locations. “We We thank Paul Elio, the Caddo Parish Commission, Governor Jindal and his team for making this accomplishment possible.”.

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Nevada Stops Subsidizing Net Metering

Green Building Law Update

In the final days of 2015, Nevada became the front line in the looming nationwide fight over energy policy when the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada altered rates for net metering impacting homeowners with rooftop photovoltaic panels. But the retail rate is at an actual loss to the monopoly utility.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

No more than 10% of the net leasable space may be used for retail purposes, and no state local government matching payment shall be made for project costs in support of any gambling establishment; . 48.2): In the 2013 legislative session the budget agreement included appropriating $3,000,000 to the Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Senate Bill 249 / House Bill 277 (both passed) authorize the Governor to include the State as a full participant in any regional governmental initiative, agreement, or compact that limits or reduces GHG emissions from the transportation sector.

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