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FTC To Ramp Up Enforcement of Environmental Claims

Green Building Law Update

The Federal Trade Commission will begin to ramp up enforcement of deceptive environmental claims, according to Jessica Rich, director of the commission’s consumer protection bureau. “A growing number of consumers are looking to buy green products and companies respond with green marketing.

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Hill International to Manage Renovation of William J. Green, Jr. Federal Building

Construction Superintendent Magazine

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Hill International has received a task order from Region 3 of the U.S.General Services Administration to provide construction management and commissioning services during the renovation of the William J. Federal Building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. million.

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Gotcha: FTC Enforcement of "VOC Free" Claims for Paint

Green Building Law Update

Green marketing presents an enormously valuable strategy for increasing brand value – cutting across all sectors. But the legal implications for green marketing claims call for caution. But the legal implications for green marketing claims call for caution.

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FTC Cracks Down on Environmental Marketing Claims

Green Building Law Update

The Federal Trade Commission announced six enforcement actions last week, including against companies that marketed supposedly biodegradable plastic rebar cap covers, plastic golf tees, and plastic shopping bags, as part of the agency’s ramped up crackdown on environmental claims. Carnie Cap, Inc.

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Join me at the PA/NJ Sustainability Symposium on March 12

Green Building Law Blog

The other members of my panel are: • Katherine Gajewski: Director, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia. In addition, Mayor Michael Nutter and Rob Powelson, Chairman of The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will be keynote speakers. Philadelphia, PA 19122. 7:45 AM - 1:30 PM. 7:45 AM - 1:30 PM.

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Join me at the PA/NJ Sustainability Symposium on March 12

Green Building Law Blog

The other members of my panel are: • Katherine Gajewski: Director, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia. In addition, Mayor Michael Nutter and Rob Powelson, Chairman of The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will be keynote speakers. Philadelphia, PA 19122. 7:45 AM - 1:30 PM. 7:45 AM - 1:30 PM.

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Small firms act big: A different (and powerful) route to success

Construction Marketing Ideas

After quite a bit of research and sifting, I reported on Philadelphia-based parking consultants Timothy Haas And Associates, Inc. , who have achieved credibility through contributions to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia and Pacific’s report on low-carbon green growth.