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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

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” 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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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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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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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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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; . For more information, contact the Oklahoma Tax Commission or www.preservationok.org. Incubator Site Tenant Tax Exemption (74 O.S.

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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. In response to claims by environmentalists that existing forest cover protection laws have not been efficacious, during the 2019 session, the General Assembly considered several bills aimed at assessing the state’s forest conservation efforts.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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All projects must include a qualified rehabilitation plan that is approved by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) as being consistent with the standards for rehabilitation of historic buildings as adopted by the United States Secretary of the Interior. Maximum guarantee amount per project is $5 million.