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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. of note, the predecessor, appointed not elected, General Assembly of Maryland was first called together in 1635 in St. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. of note, the predecessor, appointed not elected, General Assembly of Maryland was first called together in 1635 in St. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

PACE loan programs, where payments for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements to real estate are made through a building owner’s property tax bill are gaining acceptance nationally including being implemented across Maryland. Maryland is typical. Commercial PACE programs are still very new.

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Water is the Most Important ESG Factor

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. Register today for the live virtual program. Potable water use reduction may be the most important ESG factor.

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PACE in Maryland is Not Keeping Pace

Green Building Law Update

But today, despite Maryland having enacted a PACE enabling law in 2014, only one PACE loan has closed in the State. I was asked recently to recommend how PACE in Maryland could be improved. What follows is my top 10 list actions to make PACE a success in Maryland. real estate since the invention of the glass window.”.

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Don’t Settle Your Construction Dispute Without Checking with the (Insurance) Man

Best Practices Construction Law

Well, in a recent construction dispute in Maryland, “the Man” was the owner’s insurance company. The project involved the construction of the $900m Gaylord hotel and convention center in Oxon Hill, Maryland. And the lesson learned was: don’t settle your construction dispute without first checking with the man!

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Construction Contracts: Mediation Is A Great Alternative To Litigation

Construction Law Monitor

Maryland Court Addresses Arbitration or Mediation Clause Impact On Mechanics Lien Claims. Finally, even if there is not a specific clause mandating mediation, you can still mediate! All that is required are two parties who want to solve a dispute. Related articles. Is mediation arbitration? Not a simple question after all.