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Green Building Law Update
APRIL 17, 2022
With legislation that became law last week, without the Governor’s signature, Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. only days from now). All of which is true, but.
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 29, 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. 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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Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 9, 2018
At a time when solar panels are de riguere a recent decision by a Maryland appellate court limiting the authority of local governments to regulate the location and specifics of construction of a solar farm has broad implications far beyond this case. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested.
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 12, 2021
We caution companies not to make unqualified general environmental claims because ‘‘it is highly unlikely that marketers can substantiate all reasonable interpretations of these claims,’’ the Federal Trade Commission standard for environmental claims. The more likely and larger risk is certainly to reputation.
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 24, 2022
Securities and Exchange Commission issued a long awaited proposed new ESG rule to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies and other businesses in their supply chains. We posted some weeks ago when the U.S. In response to request for comment 147., “yes” yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 18, 2014
The White paper is legally not correct, but who would seek legal advice from architects (even a well respected architecture firm like Perkins+Will)? The White paper is legally not correct, but who would seek legal advice from architects (even a well respected architecture firm like Perkins+Will)? For details and to RSVP.
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. Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation requiring selected companies to articulate their basis for ESG disclosures.
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