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Water is the Most Important ESG Factor

Green Building Law Update

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Supreme Court squarely rejected Mississippi’s claim that Tennessee’s wells are stealing Mississippi’s ground water.

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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

Green Building Law Update

A business saying though an ESG statement on their website that they are concerned about modern slavery may sound nice, but in 2021 when so many are talking about ESG, that claim will not resonate and quite frankly falls short of what a private enterprise should be doing to prevent these crimes. Additionally, it is suggested in the U.S.

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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. This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that through green building practices, like the U.S.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

State Credits available against the Corporate Income Tax: Education Credit (AS 43.20.014): Taxpayers that contribute to vocational education programs or accredited Alaska universities or colleges for educational purposes or facilities may claim a tax credit for 50% of the first $100,000, 100% of the next $200,000, and 50% of further contributions.

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Design-Build Contractor Held to the Same Standard On Differing Site Conditions Clause

Best Practices Construction Law

25, 2018) involved the construction of a biolab facility at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The contracting officer denied the claim, and the contractor appealed. Another lesson learned is the importance of “reasonableness” when drafting or submitting claims. Appeal of John C. Grimberg Co., 58791 (Oct.

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