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2011 Construction Law Update Is Available

Best Practices Construction Law

35, (2011), the Arizona Court of Appeals held that the defense of lack of licensure could be waived if not timely and appropriately raised in an arbitration proceeding. Moreover, the mortgage holder has no affirmative duty to inquire about whether the mechanic’s lien claimant has been paid in full. In William Smith v.

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EPC Contractors Procuring from Foreign Companies need to Reconsider their Contracts

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Article 10 of the Convention allows contracting states to permit service by mail; and it allows them to object to service by mail. The Court did not address the validity of service for the underlying arbitration or potential defenses to enforcement of the award.).

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Architect not liable when owner deviates from plans

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. 2d 163 (August 23, 2011), an architect was hired to prepare drawings for permit. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

Construction Law Monitor

Athletic Field construction lien case. House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). House Bill 1806 (Concerning construction and industrial storm water general permits). Introduced by Rep. This act requires the new calculations to begin September 30, 2011.

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constructionattorneyblog: Appeal from order denying stay of.

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The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. May 08, 2009 in arbitration , litigation | Permalink. Categories.

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constructionattorneyblog: Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document

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The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. To offset this problem, B103 permits the owner to require the architect to carry additional insurance (at the owners expense). mechanics liens.

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constructionattorneyblog: AIA plans change to Statute of Limitations.

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The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Buy hydrocodone. Hydrocodone online. Read More]. Recent Posts.

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