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ESG Accelerates Greenwashing

Green Building Law Update

There is a little direction provided by the FTC’s 2012 update to its Green Guides, the most recent update of the Guides , but that document is at this point more of a historical reference; although it does valuably offer guidance on materials and energy sources that are “renewable,” and “carbon offset” claims. yes, this blog will continue).

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Gleaning the Direction of ESG Regulation

Green Building Law Update

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. A recent survey reported more than 84% of public company boards of directors sought outside consultants in the area of ESG disclosures.

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a group of daring, innovative and creative attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a boutique ESG driven non-law and consulting firm “powering sustainability, today, for tomorrow’s business.” yes, this blog will continue).

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The Second Best Way to Mitigate Your Risk in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

And while the Sustainable Projects Exhibit, E204-2017 , is drafted to work as an exhibit to other AIA A201 family owner, architect, contractor, consultant agreements, even if you do not use their nearly 200 contact documents, this Exhibit, separately purchased, may still be a good choice for you. The document is simply that good.

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GBCI Changed its Name and You Need to Change Your Documents

Green Building Law Update

It will continue to be referred by the acronym GBCI. Correctly referring to LEED certification is of paramount importance in legal opinions given in building acquisitions and financing. Green Building Council, and may be dependent on matters beyond Consultant’s control, such as Owner's use and operation of the Project.

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A journey through masonry reclad litigation

BD+C

Time is of the Essence With Construction Litigation Across most jurisdictions in the United States, time is an issue from a legal perspective. The owner initially hired a contractor to perform waterproofing repairs at the manufactured stone façade of the building.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Whether building a new space, or renovating an existing one, sound absorbing and/or diffusing finishes involve the right acoustical products, the correct use of these products, key architectural elements, and the expertise of an acoustic consultant (a.k.a. Once these are defined, acoustic consultants can work toward effective solutions.

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