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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S. There is a great deal of uncertainty, at this time when we are still learning about this coronavirus.

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What are Class E Safety Pants?

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But, there’s yet another class of pants known as class E safety pants.    Class E safety pants are different from the other 3 classes. So, when it’s raining heavily or visibility is really poor, these high visibility pants work as a safety shield for road workers. Read along to explore all details!

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A Review of 2023’s Construction Highlights and What to Expect Next: A Summary

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International construction arbitration remained a preferred dispute resolution method for large-scale projects, while the energy industry prioritized safety, reliability, and compliance with clean energy directives, leading an increase in energy construction and public-private partnerships. Read our full report here.

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Construction Law: March 2024

Construction Law

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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6 Best Prescription Safety Glasses for Work

Work Gearz

Safety is the number one consideration for professional tradesmen, engineers, architects, and anyone having to deal with construction, industrial, chemical or agricultural work. Perfect for just about any shaped face and unisex, these stylish prescription safety glasses are ANSI approved and budget friendly. Why Wear Safety Glasses.

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SEC Charges Mining Company with Misleading Investors in its ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

a publicly traded Brazilian mining company and one of the world’s largest iron ore producers, with making false and misleading claims about the safety of the Brumadinho dam including through its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. Securities and Exchange Commission last month charged Vale S.A.,

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

.” It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building.

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