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Severin Doctrine: It's Another Name for "Pass-Through-Plus" Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

Rhode Island DOT , the contractor on a bridge project had failed to include a material supplier in its list of vendors to the DOT. The contractor must have some remaining liability to the subcontractor for the damages in order to properly present the claim to the owner for payment. A Transportation Example. Pass-Through-Plus.

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Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted

Green Building Law Update

In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. More than 60% of that subset was in jurisdictions with a mandatory green building law creating liability for the architect among others.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

If a business entity invests in a qualifying project that meets certain requirements and is approved by the Alabama Department of Revenue, and maintains minimum annual requirements, the company may receive an annual credit against its income tax liability generated from the qualifying project.

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