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A More Even Field: The Eleventh Circuit Overrules Its Precedent and Joins Most Circuits on the Applicability of Domestic FAA Grounds to Vacate Nondomestic Arbitration Awards[1]

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and arising out of a commercial relationship between U.S. 17] The court explained that its prior precedent erroneously “equated the defenses to recognition and enforcement with the grounds for vacatur” [18] and that this was “plainly and palpably wrong.” [19] 2008); Jacada (Eur.), 576 (2008); Lander Co. arbitration law.

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DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics

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released and first version commercially available 2003: NAVY funds development of BUILDER 3.0 (web-based web-based with single instance for entire component) 2005: Navy selects commercial tool for facility assessments in lieu of continuing with BUILDER 2006: USMC begins pilot tests of BUILDER 2007: BUILDER 3.0

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Hacking and Hijacking

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Early in 2008, Boeing was ramping up production of its new 787 Dreamliner in anticipation of a commercial roll-out scheduled for July of that year. The only thing standing in the way of 787s joining the fleets of major airlines was certification by the Federal Aviation Administration that the aircraft was ready for commercial use.

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Boeing To Consolidate Flight Training Facilities From Seattle To Miami

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The consolidation is part of a larger Commercial Airplanes focus on customer commitments, stepping up efforts to meet market demand for Boeing products, services and support as airplane delivery rates increase. Commercial Aviation Services. +1 Contact: Jim Condelles. Flight Services Communications. 1 206-766-2924. +1 1 206-769-6310.

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constructionattorneyblog: ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS.

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The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. The trial court, on June 12, 2008, took up for the first time RBM's motion, setting it over to August 4, 2008, for hearing. 

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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Since 2008, a dozen states have held a total of 30 statewide referendums proposing to expand gambling. BF: You recently selected six TN communities to participate in the Tennessee Downtown program, a competitive improvement program for cities and counties seeking to revitalize traditional commercial or historic districts. Far West U.S.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. In those clauses, the overall success of COVID-19-based force majeure defenses is still unknown.

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