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Lawyers' Opinions in Green Building Transactions

Green Building Law Update

Tenants, who with greater frequency are required by law or policy to lease only green premises (from the federal government to multi family residential builders and colleges to retail builders) are a fast growing requester of opinions. Photo Univ of Baltimore School of Law LEED Platinum Building. ASHRAE 189.1

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Currently, the Port of Baltimore and Port of Virginia (in Norfolk) are the only East Coast ports that can accommodate the large ships. BALTIMORE IS READY TO GREET THE BIG SHIPS. The Port of Baltimore is one of only two East Coast ports, along with the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, now able to handle post-Panamax ships.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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Located just 25 miles south of the Washington Beltway, Stafford County is between two of the fastest growing MSA’s in the Mid-Atlantic region, Baltimore/Washington and Richmond. Leases range from 5,000 square feet to complete buildings. The entire development will include over one million square feet of Class A office space.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing. According to Maryland Gov.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

House Bill 1069 requires an owner of a residential rental property that is served by a private water supply well to provide the results of the most recent water quality test when a tenant signs a lease and then for water quality testing every three years and disclose the results to current and prospective tenants. Neonicotinoids.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies. Government leaders are committed to retaining, creating and expanding job opportunities for the service, retail and industrial sectors of the community. Other locations that performed well were Baltimore, St. Louis and Cleveland.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. The program offers the following incentives: Transaction Privilege Tax Exemption (TPT Exemption) on purchased qualifying equipment and leased or rented qualifying equipment. TAX EXEMPTIONS.

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