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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.

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Addressing the Skills Shortage by Accommodating People with Disabilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

of 800 or so UK professionals surveyed by the Scheme in 2021 said having any protected characteristic – including a disability – could be a barrier to working in construction. It’s also important to remember that EU equality legislation is legally binding across all 27 member states. Over 86.3%

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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). One way that courts reduce attorneys’ fee awards below the amounts incurred is by disallowing fees spent pursuing claims or legal theories on which the plaintiff did not prevail. A recent case from Tennessee affirmed an award of $201,255.50 Blalock , No.

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Single Female Buyers Outpace Men for Third Straight Decade

Pro Builder

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 10:22. In 2021, female home buyers were second only to married couples in the housing market, a demographic trend that has lasted over three decades. What is striking about this statistic was that it wasn’t until 1974 that women were legally protected to obtain a mortgage without a co-signer.