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

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In Universal Concrete Products Corp. In a payment dispute between the subcontractor and contractor, the contractor argued that the “pay if paid” clause provided an absolute defense to payment. The enforceability of these types of clauses may be limited by your particular state or jurisdiction. Turner Construction Company , the U.S.

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

Best Practices Construction Law

In Universal Concrete Products Corp. In a payment dispute between the subcontractor and contractor, the contractor argued that the “pay if paid” clause provided an absolute defense to payment. For the legal practitioner, Universal Concrete Products again reminds us of the importance of legal research in our profession.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Halprin, Partner, Pasich LLP, New York. Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. Sarah Reynolds, Partner, Mayer Brown, Chicago.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. China scored big in two of our international rankings, Renewable Energy Investment Leaders and Global Automotive Production Leaders.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies recently announced a $208-million investment in new manufacturing at its four production sites in Louisiana. The company was in the middle of production on Mr. Lessmore when Apple introduced its iPad. manufacturing sector.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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billion in projects are currently under negotiation, which will bring an estimated 1,100 new jobs to Stockton. A decade of infrastructure investment exceeding $130 million has combined to bring these new economic opportunities to the greater Central Valley region. Additionally, another $1.7 Port of Stockton.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., according to Deloitte’s new U.S. Aerospace & Defense Labor Market Study. percent, of which about 185,000 jobs were lost in the defense subsector. Acadiana is home to PHI, Inc.,