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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects.

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Lawyers' Opinions in Green Building Transactions

Green Building Law Update

We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. One might ask why they need an opinion from a lawyer that their building is green? a mortgage) a green building.

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European Data Privacy Law Applicable to Green Buildings

Green Building Law Update

With the upcoming May 25, 2018 effective date for the new European General Data Protection Regulation, the European Union law drafted to provide greater protections for the personal data of individuals, it is a good time to review and consider the large quantity of data generated by green buildings. Many small U.S.

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SEC Charges Mining Company with Misleading Investors in its ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission last month charged Vale S.A., By allegedly manipulating those disclosures, Vale compounded the social and environmental harm caused by the Brumadinho dam’s tragic collapse and undermined investors’ ability to evaluate the risks posed by Vale’s securities.”. The SEC’s complaint, filed in U.S.

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UK and Netherlands strike deal for ‘world’s biggest’ power line

Construction Enquirer

The government is announcing the innovative project which further boosts energy security and energy independence in Europe at a major North Sea Summit in Belgium today. “Not only can we deploy every spare electron where it is needed most, we can help to reduce the impact of infrastructure on coastal communities.

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SEC Chair Tweets about Upcoming ESG Regulation

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler Tweeted about the future of ESG regulation. Those funds, including those making “green” or “sustainable” claims will be the first targets of the soon to be announced ESG regulations. Last week U.S. And you can read about it here. yes, this blog will continue).

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A Corporate Diversity Benchmark in ESG

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Some have questioned should this bill be legally challenged, would a reviewing court find it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. We suggest not.

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