Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. Surprisingly, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing the disputed green building matter that was the issue resulting in a party to the contract seeking legal advice.

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Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Reviewing and approving quotes in draft third party journal article on defects in green building contracts. Drafting form contract for LEED consultant to use in responding to RFPs. Lunch with prospective client].

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Green Drafting Contract Sustainability 149

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 24, 2016

Two Electronics, LLC , the Massachusetts’ Land Court concluded (in what appears to be a case of first impression) that a string of text messages can constitute a writing under the Statute of Frauds sufficient to bind the parties to sell certain property. None of the drafts of the letter were signed by Buyer.

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Contract Claims Documentation Change Orders 91

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.

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Legal Risk Green Claims 156

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

Much more than only anticipating weather extremes, in the draft document expected to be approved in the coming days, RELi 2.0 is made clear by the draft’s own words, “[t]he RELi 2.0 Use Legally Logged Wood from Ecologically Managed Forests , recognizes “FSC Certified Wood” only, (. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s

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Guidelines Certification Green Drafting 180

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” MASSACHUSETTS. INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT (ITC): Offers a 3 percent credit for qualifying businesses against their Massachusetts corporate excise tax. ” For more information, please visit this link.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108