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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate

Constructlaw

SGLC Consulting LLC , No. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently enforced a partially executed agreement to arbitrate where the party that failed to countersign demonstrated assent through its acts and conduct. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. June 13, 2022).

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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate

Constructlaw

SGLC Consulting LLC , No. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently enforced a partially executed agreement to arbitrate where the party that failed to countersign demonstrated assent through its acts and conduct. United States ex rel. Spirtas Worldwide, LLC v. 3:21-CV-00182-MAB, 2022 U.S. June 13, 2022).

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How to Avoid Disputes in Construction

Construction Marketing

Disputes in the construction industry are very common. Here is a list of tips that can guide you towards preventing disputes in construction projects. Having a gentleman’s agreement is the worst mistake you could ever make. Solving a dispute is much easier than preventing it in the first place. Put It in Writing.

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Drafting form contract for LEED consultant to use in responding to RFPs.

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Reliance on Letter Agreement Defeats Architect’s Copyright Claim

Construction Lawyer

LEXIS 118757 (August 26, 2014), illustrates once again that letter agreements should be avoided by design professionals. Some time later, the architect drafted an AIA contract which the owner marked up with various changes. The architect was hired to design a restaurant for the owner. The lawsuit followed.

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Coordinating specifications with an owner’s Division 00

Construction Specifier

In other instances, mixing different items can have adverse results, and may need expert guidance (the author acknowledges the advice and comments on drafts of this article from Gerard Cavaluzzi, Esq., vice-president and general counsel at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., Consequences of improperly coordinated construction documents.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. The AOB agreements need to be in writing. Klark Brown. View profile.