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Troutman Pepper’s International Arbitration Handbook

Constructlaw

These transactions and business dealings often give rise to disputes that are commonly resolved through international arbitration. Globalization increasingly fosters complex cross border transactions and other international business relationships.

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

Levelset

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. Contractors often wish they could simply deal with the insurance company directly through an assignment of benefits. The AOB agreements need to be in writing.

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#88   Battle of the Forms: When Is There an Enforceable Contract?

NH Construction Law

When contracts and subcontracts are negotiated, it is common for written drafts and redrafts to circulate between the parties, sometimes with a letter of intent to enter into a contract thrown into the mix, and sometimes with competing forms being used – a proposal or bid on one side, an expansive formal contract on the other.

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A Preliminary Review of the American Arbitration Association's New ClauseBuilder

Best Practices Construction Law

Yesterday, I received an email alert from the American Arbitration Association announcing ClauseBuilder , an on-line arbitration and mediation tool that assists individuals and organizations in drafting arbitration and mediation agreements. whether to use arbitration, mediation, or both. Timing of Dispute. Standard versus Tailored.

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Tips for Creating a Healthy Cash Flow

Best Practices Construction Law

As a preliminary matter, make sure that you get a written contract when starting a new project and make sure that both parties sign the agreement. Too many times I have represented parties who either "did the deal on a handshake" or "never signed the contract." Contract Provisions. Project Management Tips.

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California Legislature Further Helping Subcontractors

Construction Law Monitor

This new Bill, allows for subs to enter into subcontract agreements with general contractors and then after-the-fact afford the sub protections because the general contractor had a well written contract. This article deals with a hot construction law topic, pay-when-paid vs. pay-if-paid clauses.