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Contractor, Bahamian Government Fight Resort Developer Bankruptcy

ENR Construction

The latest courtroom maneuvers are occurring even as the contractor and developer participate in negotiations aimed at restarting construction of the $3.5-billion billion Baha Mar project.

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How to Protect Your Business When Employees Get Poached

Pro Builder

This area of law is growing quickly,” says Ben Mathis, an Atlanta attorney and managing partner of the nationwide law firm of Freeman Mathis & Gary. Businesses looking to negotiate this rocky terrain have a valuable tool at their command: restrictive covenants. A decline in business from certain clients, or their bankruptcy.

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Turbocharging Motown’s Recovery

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A few hours after the pixels for that post were hatched, Detroit announced it had become the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection. This summer, a federal judge will decide whether to approve a plan that would allow the city to exit bankruptcy court by mid-October.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

Constructlaw

Charlie Lightfoot, Co-chair of International Arbitration Practices and Managing Partner, Jenner & Block, London. The economic hardships that have resulted have exposed many businesses to financial strain and led to an increased number of high-profile insolvencies and bankruptcies. Gene Burd, Partner, FisherBroyles, Washington.

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Construction Change Order Phobia Increases Stress Reduces Profits

Contractor Bookkeeping

Several Years Ago - A prospect and his office manager / bad bookkeeper / wealth prevention tool came to our office. Oddly Enough - The office manager / bad bookkeeper / wealth prevention tool was not the least bit concerned about anything. Sometimes The Cure - Is perceived to be worse than the illness.

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Phantom Payouts

Business Facilities

Many locations adhere to statutory incentives, with legally mandated conditions, and avoid discretionary incentives, which are negotiated for a particular deal. And how did the financially strapped Times Co, manage to finance its dazzling new tower?

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British Airways could pull out of Gatwick and cut a quarter of its pilots, leaked memo reveals

Construction Test

We are working closely with partners and suppliers to discuss repayment terms; we are re-negotiating contracts where possible; and we are considering all the options for our current and future aircraft fleet. We are a strong, well-managed business that has faced into, and overcome, many crises in our hundred-year history.

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