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Trademark Infringement Issues that cannot be Ignored in the Refurbishment of Used Goods

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With the rapid economic development in the society, the update and iteration speed of many products, especially electronic products, is accelerating. This situation has also given rise to a huge market for the recycling and...more

Proskauer - New Media & Technology

Colorado Expands “Right-to-Repair” Law

On May 28, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law the “Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment” bill (HB24-1121). The legislation expands the state’s 2023 right to repair law, which currently...more

J.S. Held

A Comprehensive Look at Building Safety Regulations and Florida Milestone Inspections (2nd Edition)

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Florida Chapter 2023-203: Ensuring Building Safety in the Wake of Tragedies - It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe...more

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Maryland Garageman’s Liens: What They Cover and How They Are Effectuated

The mechanic’s lien is a well-known legal device to ensure those making repairs on an owner’s property have a legal claim to the property if the owner doesn’t make the required payments for those repairs. However, Maryland...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Importance of Negotiating Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Obligations in Health Care Leases

In our ongoing series of blog posts, we have been examining several key negotiating points for tenants in triple net health care leases. We also have offered suggestions for certain lease provisions that will protect tenants...more

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New Jersey Strengthens the Structural Integrity of Its Residential Builds

In response to the June 2021 Champlain Towers collapse in Florida, New Jersey supplemented its State Uniform Construction Code Act by enacting legislation (effective January 8, 2024) to strengthen laws related to the...more

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Utilization of Drones for Observation of Commercial Buildings and the Law

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Do you live in a building? Work in a building? Or own a building? Do you admire from afar not only how those buildings look aesthetically, but also how they keep you dry and comfortable when the weather is inclement?....more

Hogan Lovells

UK Court of Appeal: Service charge not payable for litigation costs

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In 89 Holland Park (Management) Limited v Dell & Dell, the largest ever UK residential service charge dispute, the Court of Appeal has refused to allow a landlord to recover the legal costs of a dispute with its neighbour...more

K&L Gates LLP

"Right to Repair" Law Requires Manufacturers to Give Up the Fix in New York

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To give consumers the ability to repair their own electronic devices, New York is leading the way in “Right to Repair” legislation with its Digital Fair Repair Act, N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 399-NN (2022). The Digital Fair Repair...more

Miller Canfield

Expanded Permitted Uses for School District Sinking Funds

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Under the Michigan Revised School Code, a school district with voter approval may levy a sinking fund tax to pay for certain allowable capital improvement projects and purchases, which include the construction and renovation...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Québec Consumer Protection Reforms Focus on Planned Obsolescence, Durability, Repairability and Maintenance of Goods

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The province of Québec recently enacted Bill 29, An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of goods. This legislation adds important new provisions on...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Release Lender Bulletins for Condo and Co-Op Mortgages – What do Illinois Condominium Associations and...

In the wake of the tragic 2021 condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida, Fannie Mae (“Fannie”) and Freddie Mac (“Freddie”) adopted temporary eligibility guidelines for loans insured by Fannie and Freddie for...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Here Comes the Sun: Common Considerations for Solar Installation Agreements

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In recent years, environmental concerns, skyrocketing electricity costs, and tax incentives have led to a boom in both residential and commercial use of solar panels. Stated differently, the masses have flocked to solar not...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

A wolf in sheep’s clothing? IRS provides long-awaited capitalization guidance for natural gas companies

In recently issued Rev. Proc. 2023-15, the IRS provides a safe harbor method of accounting under which taxpayers may classify costs to repair, maintain, replace, or improve natural gas transmission and distribution property...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

European Commission Adopts Proposal to Promote Repair of Goods

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As part of the European Green Deal ambitions, the proposal encourages sustainable consumption through additional incentives to repair products to reduce waste and emissions. On 22 March 2023, the European Commission...more

Baker Donelson

House Bill Would Authorize Local Governments To Create An Infrastructure Fund

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House Bill 55, now pending in the Maryland General Assembly, would authorize a county or municipality to “establish a local trust fund or other appropriate fund for the purpose of repairing or rehabilitating infrastructure...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

Real Estate Contracts and Forms Revisions Effective Now

On January 1, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Real Estate released several updated commission‑approved forms, including the Seller’s Property Disclosure form (“SPD”) for (a) commercial, (b) land...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Consejo de Estado de Colombia precisa expensas necesarias en el sector de hidrocarburos

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En sentencia de 10 de noviembre de 2022, proferida dentro del expediente #25212, la Sección Cuarta del Consejo de Estado de Colombia reiteró que para determinar si un costo o gasto tiene relación de causalidad con la...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

New York Insurance Coverage Law Update - December 28 2022

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Burlington Insurance Company issued primary policies to a contractor in 2013-14 and 2014-15, and Century was the excess insurer for 2013-14. The contractor was sued for property damage resulting from its construction work...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Disclosures – Sellers Have a Legal Obligation to Reveal Known Defects When Selling a Home

The process of selling a home can be a time consuming and complex process. As part of that process, owners looking to sell have the responsibility to disclose known defects in the property. If you are considering a private...more

J.S. Held

Florida's 25% Roofing Rule

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Florida's 25% Reroofing Rule, found in the 2020 (Seventh Edition) Florida Building Code– Existing Building Edition’s Chapter 7 Section 706 EXISTING ROOFING and as modified by Florida Legislature’s SB 4-D. ...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Nuanced Aspects of Hurricane Claims: Civil Authority, Ordinance or Law, and Mobile Home Claims

The adjustment of hurricane claims sometimes involve discrete issues regarding either special coverages under insurance policies or different types of structures governed by a patchwork of federal and state laws....more

J.S. Held

Application of Rope Access in Building & Infrastructure Evaluations

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The sixteenth through twenty-first floors of your high-end commercial office building are leaking water into conference rooms, offices, and workstations, and your tenants are not pleased. You need to quickly identify the...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Homebuilders' Victory in Pennsylvania Could Have Implications in Other States

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Good news for homebuilders in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Superior Court earlier this month affirmed a trial court order that awarded judgment on the pleadings in favor of the builder and dismissing the homeowners’...more

Akerman LLP

Construction: The Race for Scarce Materials and Skilled Labor Post Hurricane Ian

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Hurricane Ian will likely be remembered as one of the largest and costliest natural disasters to hit Florida in history. Commercial buildings, infrastructure and residences throughout the state were destroyed and are in...more

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