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- RT @EENewsUpdates: The Biden admin unveiled a sweeping plan to address every form of PFAS pollution, cracking down on "forever chemicals" l…. David McCay 3 days ago
- As landfill space dwindles in Massachusetts, New Hampshire has become the state’s dumping ground bostonglobe.com/2021/07/19/met… via @BostonGlobe. David McCay 3 months ago
- Expect to see more of this: Maine bans toxic ‘forever chemicals’ #PFAS under groundbreaking new law theguardian.com/us-news/2021/j…. David McCay 3 months ago
- Helpful map from @MassDEP to track PFAS testing and results of public water systems: mass.gov/info-details/p…. David McCay 4 months ago
- From @MassDEP: about 20% of Mass. public drinking water systems testing over 20 ppt #PFAS limit. @MassDEP also te… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 4 months ago
- Although far more #PFAS issues and sites being identified by @MassDEP through public drinking water program and testing.. David McCay 4 months ago
- Updates from @MassDEP BWSC Advisory Comm. re #PFAS: @MassDEP seeing more #PFAS sites and sources identified throug… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 4 months ago
- RT @CalHGeol: Save the date for in-person @ABAEnvLaw #SEERFall 10/13 to 10/15 in Washington, DC.. David McCay 4 months ago
- #MassDEP setting up designated group in each division for #PFAS issues. Positive development, esp. for municipal p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…. David McCay 4 months ago
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Monthly Archives: January 2013
The Basics of Environmental Due Diligence
Guest post by Michael Coté of Corporate Environmental Advisors, Inc. Environmental due diligence is a legal and technical investigation conducted to satisfy certain liability protections using state and federal environmental laws or standards. Due diligence can also be used to … Continue reading
Posted in Contracts, Environmental, Hazardous Materials
Tagged ASTM E1527, due diligence, Environmental, Environmental Attorney, Phase I
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Coming Soon: Guest Commentary from Corporate Environmental Advisors
“On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real Estate Law Blog” is pleased to announce that Corporate Environmental Advisors, Inc., (CEA) will begin providing guest commentary, insight and analysis to our Blog. CEA is a full-service environmental management firm with expertise in … Continue reading
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Appeals Court Vacates $56 Million Big Dig Arbitration Award
In Massachusetts Highway Dept. v. Perini Corp., the Appeals Court vacated a $56 million arbitration award in favor of Perini-Kiewit-Cashman Joint Venture (“PKC”), one of the general contractors for portions of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project (“Project”). The Court held that … Continue reading
A Primer On Construction Contracts
For most contractors, daily responsibilities are simply too many to afford much time and effort in drafting optimal contract forms. This task, however, should not be overlooked. Contract language will directly affect your rights and obligations. It will determine, among … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Contracts
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Communities Taking Preemptive Strikes Against Marijuana Shops
Local officials across Massachusetts are seeking to restrict or ban marijuana dispensaries from opening in their towns and cities, likely setting up a legal showdown between local zoning provisions and the new state law legalizing medicinal marijuana. Marijuana Dispensaries May … Continue reading
Posted in Municipal, Uncategorized, Westborough, Zoning
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Appeals Court Ruling Promotes Expedited Resolution of Land Use Disputes
In 2006, then-Governor Mitt Romney signed into law “An Act Relative to Streamlining and Expediting the Permitting Process in the Commonwealth.” The Act created a designated “permit session” in the Land Court designed to handle all permit-related litigation involving large … Continue reading
Appeals Court Opens the Door to Construction Defect Claims by Condominium Associations
For most property owners, the legal system typically provides a remedy when developers or builders do substandard work. Most property owners can simply bring contract or tort-based claims against the contractor they retained to perform the work. Until the Massachusetts Appeals … Continue reading
