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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

The 71 day session of the Maryland General Assembly was for the first time since the Civil War cut short from the prescribed 90 days (. of note, the legislature has met for 90 days since the predecessor, appointed not elected, General Assembly of Maryland was first called together in 1635 in St. Historic Discrimination. Home Builders.

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

There are likely intervening issues, including significantly that legal action by employees is almost all barred and claims limited to the workers’ compensation system where the employer has insurance.

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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

Green Building Law Update

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (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. Register today for the live virtual program. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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PFAS in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

Green Building Law Update

And there is at least one place where there appears to be a complete disconnect, as I described last year in a post, Maryland the First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS. 9601) and petroleum products.”. a substance defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to CERCLA 42 U.S.C.§9601(14),

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Brand Reputation is Number One Reason Businesses Engage in ESG

Green Building Law Update

More than 50% also indicate that ESG is considered in executive team compensation or such is in the planning stage. Consideration for ESG related employee compensation is also underway. Now more than ever, a considered approach to ESG is essential for organizations of all sizes.

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You can Participate in our Survey of ESG Activity in the Marketplace

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. Does your company consider ESG metrics in executive compensation? Register today for the live virtual program.

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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

There are likely intervening issues, including significantly that legal action by employees is almost all barred and claims limited to the workers’ compensation system where the employer has insurance. And while there is some very good information about reopening in the real estate marketplace including from the U.S.

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