Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

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. This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that through green building practices, like the U.S. Recent U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

This law firm has worked with businesses, non real estate and real estate alike, in their disclosures required by the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 describing their “efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from [their] direct supply chain for tangible goods offered for sale.”

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2022

shifting the risk of nonpayment … “Payment from the Owner to the Contractor is a condition precedent to payment from the Contractor to the Subcontractor.”). Generally, most states that have addressed the issue allow “pay if paid” clauses so long as there is clear and unambiguous language shifting the risk of non-payment to the subcontractor.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 19, 2015

In California, marijuana production accounted for about 3% of electric use, according to the study. The growth since the data gathering for 2011 study has been significant with marijuana legalized for recreational use in four states and medicinal use in 19 states.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

ENR California. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Interviews.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

ENR California. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Associations.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

In an era when concern over legal liability for building claims is real, not only enforced by the FTC and state attorneys’ generals, but also in consumer class action suits, it is likely unwise to make the claim that a building is net zero energy use or the like, what does net zero mean?

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Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Current Restrictions in Pennsylvania and California. California.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 10, 2017

A California based private company, Propy, contracted with Ukraine’s e-government agency to serve as a duplicate official ledger facilitating the $60,000 Kiev apartment sale in September. And progressive owners of green buildings and the like will all but certainly be at the forefront of this technological revolution.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2019

With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. California. Massachusetts. Washington. Washington D.C.

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ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

ENR California. California Photovoltaic Test Lab Dives Into Technologies With Real World Experiments. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Interviews.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. So, what should your contracts provide?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It pays for repairs of damages to the surrounding property, as well as legal expenses incurred during a lawsuit. The policy covers damages to property, bodily injury expenses, and legal fees caused by faulty work or installation of a faulty product. It covers the damages caused by faulty work, product failure, or other causes.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

The practice dates back to the 1840s, dreamed up as a measure to reduce the owner’s risk and ensure that the project is fully completed according to the job specifications. On public projects in California, for example, state law caps retainage at 5% prior to completion and acceptance of the project. Retainage is no different.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 12, 2011

Smiley ) that are barred in the state of California. As a California attorney, I want to share some of the excellent resources available to contractors through the licensing board. California has over 300,000 licensed contractors, all of which had to be licensed through the state licensing board. and Seth J.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

ENR California. Officials Outline Preferred Path Forward on Californias Bay Delta. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar supports $14-billion proposal to transfer water from northern California to the Central Valley, but several lawmakers in the region to be tapped blasted the plan. ” Salazar and California Gov.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

21% of the projects were in Washington DC, 19% in Maryland, 18% in Illinois, 17% in New York, 9% in Texas, 9% in California, 3% in Florida, 2% in Virginia, 1% in Massachusetts, and 1% in Rhode Island. It is beyond dispute that the best way to mitigate risk in a sustainable project is a properly drafted contract.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

Construction is an inherently dangerous business,” says Peter Lindborg , a construction attorney based in Los Angeles, California. This standard ( 1926.100 ) requires all employees to wear head protection anytime there is a risk of head injury from “impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.”

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

4 Flooring should help prevent slip, trip, and fall risks, and aid in wayfinding to ensure safe navigation through a space. 6 Slip, trip, and fall incidents pose a significant risk to staff as well, potentially causing injury, lost work time, and costly legal actions for the facility. diff), which causes severe diarrhea.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

ENR California. million, followed by California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Interviews.

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Levelset

JULY 21, 2022

Well, every state sets its own rules for contractor licensing, and contractors often must purchase a surety bond in order to legally practice their trade. A few examples of obligees include the California Contractors State License Board, the Nevada State Contractors Board, and the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2022

Here’s an example: A California sales executive who jumped ship for a competing employer took along a folder of customer lists and marketing plans. The legal fees and time required to defend one’s actions can be costly, even when a court strikes down the first employer’s covenants as unreasonable. COVID-19 Layoffs Heighten Risk.

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ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

ENR California. Description: ENR interviewed California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Jeff Moreles in his Sacramento office just a week after the California legislature gave the project a green light. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Interviews.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

ENR California. Description: High-speed rail got a boost in July when the California Legislature barely passed a bill to move forward with $5.8 Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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Industrial Design FAQ News 65

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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Contractors FAQ News Education 65

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 5, 2005

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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Plans Industrial FAQ News 58

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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Engineering FAQ News Education 57

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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FAQ News Environment Education 57

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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Engineering FAQ News Education 55

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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BIM FAQ News Education 61

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

ENR California. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries.

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Innovation FAQ News Claims 55