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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate

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

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The Advise & Consult blog pulls together content from 23 experts in 15 states on a diversity of construction law issues. The Advise & Consult blog certainly isn’t light reading — but you wouldn’t want it to be dumbed down simple.

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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

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You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation.

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How to Avoid Disputes in Construction

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What follows next is a fierce legal battle that puts both the contractor and the investor on the losing end. Having a gentleman’s agreement is the worst mistake you could ever make. The advantage of having a binding agreement is that it can be referred to during construction dispute resolution process. Put It in Writing.

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How to Get Large Group Health Insurance Plans for Contractor Business Employees

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While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. Instead, 1099 workers are paid based on your agreement with them. The level of control the employer legally has over how the worker performs tasks. What is a 1099 Employee? However, this does not mean that the employer shouldn’t.

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

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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.