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State, federal lawsuits pin defective DC Metro concrete on contractor

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Department of Justice and the Commonwealth of Virginia allege that Universal Concrete Products Corp. knew Silver Line concrete panels were defective but falsified documents to make it appear they met specifications. Both the U.S.

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Construction Contracts And Arbitration Provisions: Is The Word “May” Mandatory? Maybe!

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“Payments may be withheld on account of (1) defective Work not remedied, (2) claims filed by third parties, or (3) failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.”. In all of theses examples, it seems clear that the parties agreed to allow—but not require—the specified performance.

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What To Do Before, During And After A Hurricane Or Tropical Storm

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When evacuating, secure your property and important documents and valuables. Relocate important documents, such as titles to cars and property, to a safe place. To learn more about everything you need to do to be ready, go to redcross.org , fema.gov or your state’s disaster website, including the following: . South Carolina.

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Supreme Court Speaks on Forum Selection Clause in Construction Dispute

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The general contractor tried to get out of the lawsuit by filing a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, tried to get the case transferred to Virginia based upon a forum selection clause in the subcontract agreement. The trial judge did not dismiss the case, nor did he agree to transfer the case to Virginia. Trial court.

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No April Fools' Joke: Supreme Court Takes Appeal in Construction Case

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The general contractor tried to get out of the lawsuit by filing a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, tried to get the case transferred to Virginia based upon a forum selection clause in the subcontract agreement. The trial judge did not dismiss the case, nor did he agree to transfer the case to Virginia. Trial court.

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Eeeek! What To Do When You Find Bones or Human Remains On the Construction Site?

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Last month, authorities in Suffolk, Virginia were investigating a construction site where human bones were found. Many contract documents, including the AIA 201 (2007), require the contractor to “immediately suspend” the operations upon the discovery of human remains or other archeological findings.

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U.S. Coal Exports Help Fuel Economic Recovery

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Each ton of coal exported supported 1,320 jobs, said the study commissioned by NMA to document the broad benefits of U.S. The benefits have been especially rich for the top exporting states, including Virginia, Louisiana and Maryland. Southeast Utilities Virginia Coal Exports Ernst & Young National Mining Association'