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

Green Building Law Update

But the legal implications for green marketing claims call for caution. The Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides set forth the Commission’s current views on environmental marketing to help business avoid making unfair or deceptive claims. had deceptively advertised their paint products as “zero VOC.

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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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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.

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Energy Efficiency Policy Report Published

Green Building Law Blog

As I mentioned in a previous post, I led a study this summer analyzing the legal policy and process factors impacting commercial building energy efficiency in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The study was commissioned by the Department of Energy-led Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster for Energy Efficient Buildings ( GPIC ).

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How To Finally Get Content From The Technical Staff

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However, if you go down to 52nd and Market Street in Philadelphia, ask for Leonard. NOW WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT (TOPIC – example, commissioning data centers).” And depending on your jurisdiction, this kind of action may be frowned upon legally (pretty sure it’s cool in Philly and Detroit.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The following applicants are eligible for grants/loans: A Small Business – a for-profit corporation, limited liability company, partnership, proprietorship or other legal business entity located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having 100 or fewer full-time employees worldwide at the time of submission of the application. .