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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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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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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Responding to consultant with comments on selection of a DOE approved energy model for 179D tax deduction. Reviewing and approving quotes in draft third party journal article on defects in green building contracts. 01:30 p.m.

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How to Avoid Disputes in Construction

Construction Marketing

Having a gentleman’s agreement is the worst mistake you could ever make. You should actually draft an agreement that states what each party will do and the action that should be taken against any party that fails to comply with the laid out rules. Put It in Writing. This helps in safeguarding the interests of all parties.

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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., New York). Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

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

Levelset

An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. A property owner and contractor can set up an assignment of benefits in two steps: The owner and the contractor sign an AOB agreement The contractor sends the AOB to the insurance company. The AOB agreements need to be in writing.