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Forum Selection Clauses in Construction Subcontracts Require Careful Drafting

Construction Lawyer

17, 2013), demonstrates the difficulty faced by parties in drafting appropriate forum selection provisions in construction agreements. Ryan, in turn, subcontracted part of the work to Welch, a Hawaii corporation. Nor does the subcontract contain anything like Paragraph 24.3.3 Dist, Sept. Italics added.). of the General Contract.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Before subcontracting any significant portion of a long term job to someone who isn’t known to be financially solvent, the wise general will ask for proof that the sub can carry the strain of weekly payroll through a monthly requisition procedure, with retainage. How does a GC protect itself? § 5.5(a)(6).)

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Advise & Consult: Serious, expert legal insights for the construction industry

Construction Marketing Ideas

While the definition of a default depends on the terms of the SDI policy, it is solely based on a failure to fulfill the terms of a covered subcontract. My nearly two decades as a lawyer have taught me that surety bonds are really only protection against one risk: Subcontractor bankruptcy.

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Seventh Circuit examines "pay-if-paid" provision

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Fidelity had issued a payment bond, but Fidelity refused to pay after the owner declared bankruptcy, and BMD sued Fidelity. The question became whether the general or the subcontractor would bear the risk of loss.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. New, full-time, permanent employees must be hired within 24 months of the date the financial agreement is signed.

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