On Thursday, I had the honor of presenting on green building legal issues to the Texas Young Lawyers Association. I graduated from the University of Texas School of Law, so it was surreal to be invited back for the opportunity to speak on the law. Whenever I speak, I leave time for questions and this … Continue Reading
Back in August, GBLU discussed protracted disputes between the Washington D.C. Government and the Washington Nationals owners over the construction of the Nationals’ new stadium. The dispute centers on when the LEED certified stadium was substantially complete. To date the Lerner family, the team owners, have withheld payment of $3.5 million as a result of … Continue Reading
As most individuals involved with green building probably know, green building is just one strategy to combat the overall global warming and carbon emissions issue. Green building strategies, it is believed, reduce CO2 emissions, thus helping combat global warming. Numerous cities, states, entities and individuals have pledged to become carbon neutral. A pledge of carbon … Continue Reading