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Lawyers' Opinions in Green Building Transactions

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Often legal opinions arising from the purchase of real estate involve assurance that the improvements exist accordance with applicable zoning, subdivision and other land use laws and regulations. Photo Univ of Baltimore School of Law LEED Platinum Building. ASHRAE 189.1

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Game Winner

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These efforts aim to replicate one of the original success stories, the transformation of Baltimore’s waterfront district with the construction of the Camden Yards baseball stadium. The promenade will consist of 50,500 square feet of retail space plus 68 residential units. Here’s hoping they score the winning touchdown.

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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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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Each county (including Baltimore City) must prepare a recycling plan that addresses how the jurisdiction will achieve its mandatory recycling rate. Oil Cleanup .

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. CALIFORNIA.

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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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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. These arteries link the city with major markets along the east coast, including Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington D.C. and New York City.