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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. Some promotions also made explicit safety claims. The four companies, Benjamin Moore & Co.,

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FTC Finds Truly Organic is Not

Green Building Law Update

million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. By way of a federal court order that became final last month, Truly Organic Inc. and its founder will pay $1.76

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The Green False Claim Most Companies Are Making Without Realizing It

Green Building Law Blog

” The Federal Trade Commission released the long-awaited fourth edition of the "Green Guides" on October 11, 2012. Most who addressed this issue, however, disagreed with the Commission’s proposed guidance. There is some evidence that the FTC is increasing its enforcement of false environmental claims.

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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; . The certificates of deposit bear interest rates of up to 3% below the standard rate. Small Business Linked Deposit Program (62 O.S.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Rogers noted that all three states have established highly diversified growth strategies and staked a claim to leadership in high-tech hubs. This team will create technology solutions that will accelerate our commitment to becoming a best-in-class, omni-channel retailer and strengthen our associate and customer experiences.”.

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

There may be no single subject matter more discussed with over the 15 year history of LEED than forest product certification. However, a real concern over this new Legal Wood pilot credit is that it is not actually about “legal wood” but rather is about a subset of wood from trees managed under some forest certification system.

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

There may be no single subject matter more discussed with over the 15 year history of LEED than forest product certification. However, a real concern over this new Legal Wood pilot credit is that it is not actually about “legal wood” but rather is about a subset of wood from trees managed under some forest certification system.

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