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FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims

Green Building Law Update

Some promotions also made explicit safety claims. The FTC alleged, the company had no evidence to support those claims. YOLO Colorhouse, LLC , and Imperial Paints, LLC , have agreed to consent orders that would bar them from making unqualified VOC free and emission free claims. The four companies, Benjamin Moore & Co.,

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Retail re-invention: Five questions to ask

BD+C

The conventional dumb-bell mall is a development model that has cried out for re-invention for at least the last decade (some would claim longer), and the need for fresh ideas likely passed long ago. The future doesn’t look good.

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PCL Sues Big Bank for $30M in Claimed NJ Mall Unpaid Work

ENR Construction

million-sq-ft American Dream retail-entertainment venue seeks funds for unpaid invoices and interest.from lead lender JP Morgan Chase, as agent for financially struggling project developer.

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PCL Sues JPMorgan Chase for $30M in Claimed Unpaid Work on NJ Megamall

ENR Construction

million-sq-ft American Dream retail-entertainment venue, which opened in 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions mounted, has sued lead lender JP Morgan Chase for unpaid invoices and interest.

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Protecting Your Investment from Vehicle-into-Building Crashes

Wolgast Corporation

The top impacted storefronts are retail stores – 29%, commercial buildings – 20%, restaurants – 19%, and the remaining 32% includes “other” buildings. The emergency response report is also useful in your insurance claim for timing and dates. The main cause of these accidents are operator error, happening 20% of the time.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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Las Vegas entertainment destination breaks ground

Construction Dive

Developer Fisher Brothers and creative firm Beneville Studios designed a massive center that claims it will offer unique retail and entertainment experiences.