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SEC Charges Mining Company with Misleading Investors in its ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

a publicly traded Brazilian mining company and one of the world’s largest iron ore producers, with making false and misleading claims about the safety of the Brumadinho dam including through its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. Securities and Exchange Commission last month charged Vale S.A.,

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

The threat of that withholding may be enough to entice the sub to prioritize scarce dollars toward employee-related debts before feeding any other wolf at the door. At the first hint of trouble the GC should demand to see them -- and if they aren’t in order, it can withhold payment to the sub. If the sub falsely swears (it happens!),

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

Levelset

The surety is also likely to explore a contractor’s payment history on past projects — an inability to make on-time payments to subcontractors and suppliers can increase the risk of mechanics liens or bond claims. . Next, subtract the sum of your accounts payable, short-term debts owed, and over-billings. Credibility is the key.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

Repeal of certain miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the 2% floor: Under current law, employees may claim itemized deductions for certain miscellaneous expenses. The Tax Bill suspends all miscellaneous itemized deductions that are subject to the 2% floor under present law. Work-related education.

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Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property

CivilJungle

A deed represents the right of the owner to claim the property. Next you’ll need to show any outstanding loans you have, including car payments, student loans, additional mortgages or credit card debt. If the buyer is paying via financing or cash, the deed will need to be presented at closing and should be brought by the seller.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Pennsylvania Community Development Bank Loan Program (PCD Bank): (newpa.com/pcdbank) Debt financing for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Guaranteed loans up to $500,000. Community and economic development loans that support job creation. Loans are from $250,000 to $5 million.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The TNECD website summarizes Tennessee’s approach to business climate with this credo: “We believe in high expectations, low debt and a pro-business regulatory environment. Rogers noted that all three states have established highly diversified growth strategies and staked a claim to leadership in high-tech hubs.