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SEC Alters Environmental Disclosure Requirements for First Time in 30 Years But

Green Building Law Update

Longstanding Federal law requires disclosure of β€œany material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which a [public company] or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is subject.” And this intentional omission is in a climate when the subject is hot.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. Construction is an inherently dangerous business,” says Peter Lindborg , a construction attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Legal fees. Excavation safety requirements – 549 violations. And pay the fine.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Volume I, Subpart 16.5,

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How to Get Paid on California Public Projects

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Just like many other states across the country, California is stepping up its commitment to infrastructure. On May 13, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state’s proposed budget would include $37 billion to β€œrebuild California,” with money allocated for expanding broadband and housing resources, as well as a $128.3

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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Green Building Law Update

We caution companies not to make unqualified general environmental claims because β€˜β€˜it is highly unlikely that marketers can substantiate all reasonable interpretations of these claims,’’ the Federal Trade Commission standard for environmental claims. We help businesses avoid making ESG, including net zero claims that mislead consumers.

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LEED can Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

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. Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation requiring selected companies to articulate their basis for ESG disclosures. Recent U.S.

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All About Rainwater Harvesting | Purpose of Rainwater Harvesting | Methods of Rainwater Harvesting | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks

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Harvesting rainwater is legal in the state of Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said that no permission is needed for harvesting rainwater. Is Collecting Rainwater Legal in NY? New York – No regulations or laws against rainwater harvesting. Is It Legal to Collect Rainwater in the Us? California.