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Philadelphia Industrial Site Projects Take Different Paths

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Former naval shipyard plans next construction phase but site remediation and legal issues dog planned revamp of one-time Gulf Oil refinery.

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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 FTC treatment of paint is instructive and a very good example of why the legal implications for green marketing claims call for caution.

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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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FTC To Ramp Up Enforcement of Environmental Claims

Green Building Law Update

An earlier blog post Gotcha: FTC Enforcement of "VOC Free" Claims for Paint described how green marketing presents an enormously valuable strategy for increasing brand value – cutting across all sectors, but that the legal implications for environmental marketing claims call for caution.

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FTC Cracks Down on Environmental Marketing Claims

Green Building Law Update

An earlier blog post Gotcha: FTC Enforcement of "VOC Free" Claims for Paint described how green marketing presents an enormously valuable strategy for increasing brand value – cutting across all sectors, but that the legal implications for environmental marketing claims call for caution.

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Green Building Law Blog

Shari focuses her legal practice on next generation energy resources, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart infrastructure and green building. The Hub is the Department of Energy’s $122 million energy efficient building research hub at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. She is also an LEED accredited professional.

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FEATURE STORY: Ringing The Bell For Growth

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billion project that will transform Philadelphia’s skyline while generating thousands of new jobs. billion Innovation and Technology Center in Philadelphia. I’ve shown my commitment to securing Pennsylvania’s financial future and stimulating job creation through meaningful tax, legal and regulatory reform,” Corbett told BF.