Entry by JoeDerhake Entry If we work harder, we become more successful, and then we’ll be happier…. Right? Not so, says Shawn Anchor in a fantastic TED talk I watched the other day (you should watch it too.)  He argues the formula should be flipped around:  First, you must raise positivity and feel good about…

Entry by JoeDerhake Entry The Environmental Bankers Association (EBA) concluded its first meeting of the year in South Carolina last week (Jan 11-14).  While Charleston was a beautiful venue, it was bitter sweet as we all said good-bye to Jeff and Tacy Telego.  Jeff and Tacy founded the EBA and served as co-executive directors for…

Entry by JoeDerhake A number of recent court cases have highlighted certain ambiguities that exist around how and when the Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser (BFPP) defense applies.  The BFPP defense provides protection for liability under CERCLA to eligible property buyers who have knowledge of existing contamination if they take “appropriate care” to address the contamination. In this…

Entry by JoeDerhake Entry The Environmental Bankers Association’s June meeting in Seattle just wrapped up last week.  EBA continued its 20th anniversary celebration with great content as always and lively discussion on how our industry and EBA are changing and moving forward.   Here are 10 takeaway points:   1)      Vapor Intrusion Regulatory Drivers:  Richard…

Entry by JoeDerhake Entry The Environmental Bankers Association’s June meeting in Seattle just wrapped up last week.  EBA continued its 20th anniversary celebration with great content as always and lively discussion on how our industry and EBA are changing and moving forward.   Here are 10 takeaway points:   1)      Vapor Intrusion Regulatory Drivers:  Richard…

Entry by JoeDerhake Entry The Environmental Bankers Association’s June meeting in Seattle just wrapped up last week.  EBA continued its 20th anniversary celebration with great content as always and lively discussion on how our industry and EBA are changing and moving forward.   Here are 10 takeaway points:   1)      Vapor Intrusion Regulatory Drivers:  Richard…

Entry by JoeDerhake Entry There is a lot of conversation about vapor intrusion (VI) going around the real estate community including buyers, sellers and lenders.  Vapor Intrusion issues can have serious impacts on human health and on property values and as such is a significant concern to parties involved in a real estate transaction.  I’ve…