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Supreme Court Permits State Law Claims Against Superfund Property

Green Building Law Update

A group of 98 landowners sued Atlantic Richfield in Montana state court for common law nuisance, trespass, and strict liability, seeking restoration damages, which Montana law requires to be spent on property rehabilitation. Among the reasons this is a significant decision is the impact on widely utilized state Brownfields programs.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

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Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Limited liability company (LLC) . 12) Licenses and permits. Protect your business by securing permits and licenses. Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . Roofing equipment and materials. Labor costs.

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HRECs in a Phase l are Not Recognized Environmental Conditions

Green Building Law Update

By way of background, a Phase I environmental site assessment is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination. History says, ‘see you later.’”.

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Construction Liability Issues: Common Risks and How to Mitigate Them

Building Radar

From safety hazards to contractual disputes, the industry faces numerous liability issues that can lead to costly legal battles, project delays, and financial losses. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common construction liability issues and provide strategies to address them effectively.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

Or, if you are moving to a new home in the same utility district, then where permitted by the local utility, the system can be moved to your new home. There can be real legal jeopardy and significant dollar liability for those failing to address the issues associated with solar panels.

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Bring on digital, online building permits!

DebunkTheBIM

However, once these drawings enter the project arena they tend to hang around for some time, often rebound and become a liability; This ‘detective game’ is probably most obvious when it comes to gaining approval by territorial authorities. Assessing documents for permits seems to be another status quo that cannot be improved.

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EPA Issues New Phase I Standard Effective Immediately

Green Building Law Update

The 2006 All Appropriate Inquiries Rule established specific regulatory requirements for conducting inquiries into the previous ownership, uses, and environmental conditions of a property for the purposes of qualifying for certain landowner liability protections under Federal CERCLA (Superfund) laws.