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Deal Reached With Westinghouse to Keep Nuclear Projects Going

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on April 28 separately announced that each had extended their “interim assessment agreements” with contractor Westinghouse Electric Co. WEC) to keep construction progressing on two separate nuclear expansion projects, while the contractor proceeds with its bankruptcy plan. Georgia Power and SCANA Corp.

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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

So while we are still not resolved, I have learned a few things about dealing with non-payment and I figured I’d share a few of them so maybe you can do a little better then next time your figurative house burns down. Figure out what you’re dealing with. So, again, you need to know who you’re dealing with.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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The economic hardships that have resulted have exposed many businesses to financial strain and led to an increased number of high-profile insolvencies and bankruptcies. Converteam SAS has held that under the New York Convention, only a party to a signed arbitration agreement can compel arbitration.

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Holidaymakers face six-month wait for travel refunds as airlines struggle to deal with colossal backlog of claims with ÂŁ7billion owed to customers

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However, the number of cancelled trips means customers are waiting much longer as airlines struggle to deal with a colossal backlog of claims. This is part of a wider agreement with European governments to keep flight links open for emergency reasons. . Under EU laws, customers should get their money back within seven days.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Apple’s selection of Austin as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center was the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities ’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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25 MILLION DEAL-CLOSING FUND: Arizona has taken a progressive position by offering attraction funds to companies meeting performance measures that benefit both the company and the citizens of Arizona. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement.

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