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New Illinois Law Affects Certain Settlements

Construction Lawyer

No doubt as a surprise to many Illinois defense attorneys, a new Illinois law that goes into effect on January 1, 2014, will affect the way settlements are handled. Claims against design professionals alleging malpractice would also be affected. Many construction cases involve either personal injury or property damage claims.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

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He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Shawn Goodman.

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constructionattorneyblog: ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS.

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Shawn Goodman.

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Illinois Appellate Court holds that Express Indemnity Claim Subject to 10-year Statute of Limitations

Construction Lawyer

In an unpublished opinion, an Illinois appellate court reversed a ruling by a trial court that would have applied the 4-year construction statute of limitations to an owner’s express indemnity claim against a contractor. In negotiating construction agreements, the parties may want to use the old language to obtain better protection.

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constructionattorneyblog: New AIA documents and Arbitration

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Shawn Goodman.

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constructionattorneyblog: Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals?

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Shawn Goodman.

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Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. Shawn Goodman.