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What About Changes? A Lesson the Side of the Interstate on Christmas Morning

Best Practices Construction Law

Yesterday was the first morning in 18 years that I woke up without my kids in their beds anxious to get up to open their stockings and presents. During hard economic times, I have a lot more construction litigation and mechanic’s liens. But let me first tell you a story. Here is how I handled it: Why is change so difficult?

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The Governor has until the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills and given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic any legislation that requires new State spending will no doubt receive heightened scrutiny. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The Governor has until the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. HB 177 modifies dam safety laws related to the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to respond to an emergency situation related to a “water infrastructure asset,” defined as a reservoir, dam, or any other waterway construction.

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constructionattorneyblog: Seventh Circuit addresses duties of.

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. He was working on the upper floors of that project, trying to repair a steel cable that held safety netting, when the wind knocked him back and a piece of metal struck his eye, causing severe injuries. Goodman has also worked on appeals and appeared before appellate courts.

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Does Equitable Estoppel apply to a Municipality?

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY » September 21, 2012. Patrick then sued, claiming that the City was equitably stopped from denying liability for the work performed by Patrick. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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constructionattorneyblog: Incorporating AAA Rules gives arbitrator.

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. We agree with most  of our sister circuits that the express adoption of these rules presents clear and unmistakable evidence that the parties agreed to arbitrate arbitrability. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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constructionattorneyblog: Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. This defendant wanted to present evidence that the plaintiff had been exposed to asbestos from other manufacturers, but was prevented from doing so by the Illinois Lipke exclusionary rule. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Disclaimer.

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