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Agreement Reached in Troubled Harbor Bridge Project in Corpus Christi, Texas

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Under the settlement, TxDOT will close out claims related to disagreements on permit costs, right-of-way acquisition, COVID-19-related issues and the replacement of the engineer of record, according to the attorney for project general contractor Flatiron/Dragados.

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Disney Proposes Deal With Anaheim for $2.5B Park Expansion

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Disney aims to update its agreement with Anaheim to shift unbuilt developments that were permitted in the 1990s and build a parking structure.

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Texas Court of Appeals Enforces Arbitration Agreement Provision Delegating Issues of Arbitrability to Arbitrator

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The contract contained an agreement to arbitrate any disputes with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The Caballeros’ petition recognized that the contract contained an arbitration agreement. LEXIS 1870, 2022 WL 839429 (Mar. Taylor appealed.

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Reliance on Letter Agreement Defeats Architect’s Copyright Claim

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LEXIS 118757 (August 26, 2014), illustrates once again that letter agreements should be avoided by design professionals. Even though the letter agreement referenced an AIA contract and the parties contemplated that an AIA agreement would later be signed, they never came to an agreement as to the terms of such a contract.

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New Legal Guide and Resource For Your Construction Business

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Business licenses or permits. Bylaws and operating agreements. Business contracts and agreements. The Small Business Legal guide from Legal Services Link provides information on the top ten areas business owners need to address to ensure their businesses are legally protected. Originating documents (articles of incorporation).

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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This can be done through a purchase or lease agreement. This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals. The developer will also need to obtain the necessary permits and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies.

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It is Settled. The Wind Blows in Prattsburgh.

Green Building Law Update

After a failed moratorium and years of litigation to void a settlement agreement, 34 wind turbines may finally be erected in the Town of Prattsburgh, New York. ” On July 20, 2009, Ecogen received the permits required by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to construct a wind energy facility in the Town.

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