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Rough weekend for Modern Continental

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the largest contractor for the Central Artery Tunnel project in Boston, also known as the Big Dig, saying it knew that bolts were coming loose in the ceiling of the Interstate 90 tunnel but glossed over the problem until the panels fell in 2006, killing a motorist. The company denied the accusations in a statement issued Friday night.

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Be Ready to Lien in 2009 (But be Careful)

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Given the present construction landscape with owners and developers filing bankruptcy, a lack of credit flowing in the building market and many construction companies simply going out of business, a lien may be the only true payment recourse for a contractor, subcontractor or material man. Magazzine Clean, LLC , 623 S.E.2d 2d 886 (Va.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

Million, 23 unit luxury condominium and restaurant project in Crisfield, Maryland, called Captain’s Galley and substantially completed in 2006. In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. tax credit certificate.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

Million, 23 unit luxury condominium and restaurant project in Crisfield, Maryland, called Captain’s Galley and substantially completed in 2006. In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. tax credit certificate.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. Cerberus, an equity player who had acquired a majority stake in Chrysler from German auto giant Daimler-Benz in 2007, went into bankruptcy in 2009.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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BIOSCIENCE DISCOVERY EVALUATION GRANT PROGRAM: Created by the Colorado legislature in 2006 to strengthen the bioscience industry and the creation of quality jobs within the state. The facility must be placed in service, or co-firing with coal must begin, on or after January 1, 2006, but before January 1, 2016. SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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TARGETED JOBS WITHHOLDING TAX CREDIT: Enacted in 2006, it allows the diversion of withholding funds paid by an employer to be matched by a designated “pilot” city to create economic incentives that can be directed toward the growth and expansion of targeted businesses located within Urban Renewal areas. The taxable value is calculated at 1.5

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