Environmental Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law

D.C. Seeks to Finalize Rules Aimed at Preventing and Eliminating Lead Hazards

by Amy L. Edwards | Holland & Knight LLP on 5/15/2013

For several years, the District of Columbia has been working toward regulations designed to prevent and eliminate lead hazards. It came one step closer on April 26, 2013, when the District's Department of the Environment...more

Real Estate Tip – Renewable On-Site Power: Who Pays to Charge a Tenant’s Chevy Volt?

by Richard Smith | Bernstein Shur on 5/10/2013

In two previous LEED tips, Part 1 and Part 2, we explored how taking steps that result in LEED certification may yield little if any improvement in energy efficiency. Another efficiency-neutral LEED concern is clean on-site...more

Insurance Coverage Issues for Green-Related Building Projects

by Stevi Raab | Sedgwick LLP on 4/30/2013

Kermit the Frog once famously lamented that “it’s not easy being green.” Well, we hate to break it to you, Kermit, but that’s not exactly true anymore. As it turns out, being green is now all the rage, especially in the...more

IRS Issues Notice to Determine When Construction Begins for Purposes of Production Tax Credit, Investment Tax Credit

by Gale Chan, Madeline Chiampou, Brian Levy, Martha Groves Pugh, Philip Tingle | McDermott Will & Emery on 4/23/2013

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued important guidance to determine when construction begins with respect to a qualified facility for purposes of the production tax credit and the investment tax credit for certain...more

Energy Alert: IRS Identifies Two "Begun Construction" Standards To Qualify For Two Tax Credit Opportunities

by Allison Woodbury Leppert | Leonard, Street and Deinard on 4/18/2013

The renewable electricity production tax credit and the energy investment tax credit currently offer taxpayers a tax credit for energy produced from qualified facilities. For the PTC, the tax credit covers a ten-year period....more

"IRS Guidance on the Commencement of Construction Requirements for Tax Credits for Qualified Energy Facilities"

by Armando Gomez, Paul Schockett, Sean Shimamoto | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/17/2013

On April 15, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service released Notice 2013-29 (Notice), which established guidelines and a safe harbor to determine when construction has begun on a “qualified facility” for purposes of the renewable...more

Even If You Can't Insure The End Of Days, You Can Insure Some Of The Effects Of Climate Change

by J. Wylie Donald | McCarter & English: Climate Change &... on 12/24/2012

Today is the day the world ended. But it didn’t. The spin put by some on the Mayan calendar didn’t pan out and the world continued. Here in Baltimore we didn’t buy into the predictions, but just in case, we went looking...more

FTC Green Marketing Guides

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 11/2/2012

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the release of revised “Green Guides” on October 1, 2012. The Green Guides are intended to help marketers avoid making misleading environmental claims. The Green Guides are...more

Sustainability in Leasing Series — Part II: The Green Lease Policy Statement & Practical Solutions to Implementing Green Goals

by Inshirah Muhammad | Phillips Lytle LLP on 10/26/2012

An operational policy document drafted by key company officers, a Green Lease Policy Statement should define the company’s long and short term sustainability goals as they relate to its owned and leased locations and set out...more

New General Conditions for Sustainable Projects: What Contractors Need to Know

by Logan A. Hollobaugh | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/16/2012

In May 2012, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released five new documents for use on sustainable projects...more

Managing Green Product Claims and Expectations

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 8/9/2012

If a firm states that a construction project possesses sustainable features or energy-efficient attributes relative to traditional practices, certain risk mitigation issues and practices must be addressed....more

Should You Guaranty Performance on a Green Project? (Law note)

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 6/29/2012

By now, I hope you know me well enough to know that I’d never, ever say you should make a guaranty of performance, period, let alone guaranty the green performance for a new building. However, sometimes caution has to be...more

Green Building: Design and Construction Contract Issues

by K&L Gates LLP on 5/8/2012

“Green Buildings” feature energy efficient and environmentally friendly elements. Governmental regulation, cost savings and public relations are driving the trend. While architects, engineers, contractors and facilities...more

Will Green Codes LEED to Litigation?

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 4/19/2012

As seen in DRI For The Defense. A deep recession and lethargic recovery have taken their toll on the U.S. construction industry. But despite the overall sluggishness in the construction sector, the U.S. green-building...more

"Modernizing the Regulatory System for Project Reviews", Focus on Mining, April 2012

by Dentons on 4/5/2012

Since 2006, the Government has been working to streamline the review process for major economic projects so that projects proceed in a timely fashion while protecting the environment. For example, in 2010 the Government...more

Mitigating Green Building Risks Through Green Building Contracts

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 3/13/2012

A deep recession and lethargic recovery have taken their toll on the U.S. construction industry. But despite the overall sluggishness in the construction sector, the U.S. green building sector has flourished. Due in large...more

Could Zoning Issues Stop Your New York or New Jersey Business Cold?

by Victor Kinon on 3/8/2012

When selecting a business operation location for your New York or New Jersey business, there are a number of important factors to consider. While issues like cost, visibility, and convenience often make it to the top of...more

Be Sure to Read the Fine Print In a Consultant's Proposal

by Cole Schotz on 1/20/2012

When hiring an environmental consultant, it is important to carefully review the terms and conditions governing the agreement between you and your consultant. One of the key components of the professional services agreement...more

Newsletter

by Dermot Duncan on 12/22/2011

Summary of the Renewable Energy Market 2011 and a Predication for 2012 in Australia....more

Australian Climate Change Plan - Energy Efficiency Opportunties

by Dermot Duncan on 7/17/2011

Summary of the Energy Efficiency Initiatives released under the Australian Government's "Securing and Clean Energy Future: Climate Change Plan" in July 2011....more

Financing Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Commercial/Industrial Buildings

by Dermot Duncan on 5/26/2011

This is a Newsflash detailing the core drivers/incentives for building owners to upgrade the energy efficiency of their buildings....more

Construction OberView: 2011 Maryland General Assembly: Which Bills Will Affect Your Operation?

by Ober|Kaler on 5/4/2011

A number of bills were passed during the Maryland General Assembly's 2011 legislative session that will impact certain sectors of the construction industry. Ober|Kaler has put together brief summaries of certain bills from...more

County Approval Of Conditional Siting Agreement Not A Project Approval Under CEQA

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/16/2010

Last month the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth District provided important guidance on the issue of when approval of an agreement affecting a development constitutes approval of a “project” that requires review...more

Lead Paint Rule Update

by Christopher G. Hill on 5/3/2010

Christopher G. Hill, LEED AP and Virginia Construction Lawyer discusses several great resources regarding the new EPA lead paint remediation rule. Contractors and subcontractors should read these articles to prepare...more

When Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act Becomes "Groundhog Day": What's a Frustrated Developer to...

by Miller Starr Regalia on 4/1/2010

Imagine you are a developer proposing a new subdivision project. Before the city council will consider your project for approval, an environmental impact report (“EIR”) must be prepared under the California Environmental...more

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