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Washington DC's $5.8B Silver Line work delayed due to faulty rail ties

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The Washington Metro and the regional airports authority rejected a fix Capital Rail Constructors proposed for the second phase, claiming it requires too much maintenance, so negotiations are ongoing.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

The take away from all of this may be to pay particular attention to and negotiate the dispute resolution provisions in contracts. The annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is happening this week in Washington DC. I hope to see you in DC this week. And always consult your attorney before signing.

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GRESB Purchased from GBCI in advance of ESG Breakout

Green Building Law Update

Apparently, negotiations went on for months after the GRESB founders demanded the buy from GBCI, hoping but failing to accomplish the deal for the GRESB tenth anniversary.

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The Opportunity for ENERGY STAR

Green Building Law Update

And while the Administration will propose a more comprehensive budget in May for fiscal year 2018, this blueprint will factor large into the ongoing negotiations over the continuing budget resolution for fiscal year 2017 that expires on April 28, 2017.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

For example, in the Universal Concrete Products case, the 4th Circuit reasoned that Virginia courts favor the freedom to contract and that parties are freely able to negotiate and draft these types of provisions. Courts across the country vary in their treatment of these issues. However, in Thomas J.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses

Best Practices Construction Law

For example, in the Universal Concrete Products case, the 4th Circuit reasoned that Virginia courts favor the freedom to contract and that parties are freely able to negotiate and draft these types of provisions. Courts across the country vary in their treatment of these issues. However, in Thomas J.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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The East Coast’s primary north-south passenger rail line bisects Stafford, with CSX and Amtrak service complemented by Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter service to DC. INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE. Stafford County is very focused on creating an enviable business climate.