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APRIL 16, 2024
Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Potential Legal Liabilities ccapoccia Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:55 In the early hours of March 26, 2024, a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The bridge’s collapse was immediate; within seconds, the span crumpled and fell into the water below.
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 8, 2019
In response to legislation enacted by the Maryland General Assembly in 2018, overriding a veto by the Governor, commencing last week new public school building no longer has to be LEED certified or the like. ” On November 13, 2019, the Secretary of the Maryland Department of General Services “approved” that recommendation.
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Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
During the 2019 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly enacted what will be the first statewide ban of expanded polystyrene foam. But maybe not in Maryland? Maryland politicians should not be criticized because this new law will no doubt be popular in the very progressive Maryland.
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
MAY 5, 2019
Last week the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the state’s intermediate appellate court, overturned an earlier circuit court decision, reinstating a Montgomery County ordinance significantly restricting pesticide use throughout the County. It is widely accepted that a local government attempting to ban a legal substance is wrong.
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 9, 2020
Montgomery County, Maryland is on the cusp of being the first to adopt the 2018 International Green Construction Code. But in what is being described as a requiem to LEED in America, the 2018 IgCC will now be required, but LEED will no longer satisfy the local legal green building mandate in Montgomery County.
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.
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