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#135:  Unconscionable Arbitration Agreements

NH Construction Law

“An agreement to arbitrate may be unenforceable if pursuing a claim in arbitration is so cost prohibitive that it prevents a party from vindicating its rights.” ” With that opening sentence, the Texas Supreme Court in Lennar Homes of Texas, Inc. ” Id. That didn’t work in Lim v. TForce Logistics LLC , 8 F.4th

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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate

Constructlaw

District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently enforced a partially executed agreement to arbitrate where the party that failed to countersign demonstrated assent through its acts and conduct. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.

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Illinois Federal District Court Enforces Partially Executed Agreement to Arbitrate

Constructlaw

District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently enforced a partially executed agreement to arbitrate where the party that failed to countersign demonstrated assent through its acts and conduct. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.

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Are Claim Settlements Producing Unexpected Consequences?

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis Claim settlement agreements can be drafted any which way. Sometimes they are drafted with broad, general language. Parties signing claim settlement agreements need to be aware. Sometimes they produce unexpected consequences. The supplier sued the state and settled for a stipulated amount.

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Reliance on Letter Agreement Defeats Architect’s Copyright Claim

Construction Lawyer

LEXIS 118757 (August 26, 2014), illustrates once again that letter agreements should be avoided by design professionals. Some time later, the architect drafted an AIA contract which the owner marked up with various changes. The architect was hired to design a restaurant for the owner. The lawsuit followed.

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Reports from the courts: July 2024

Construction Law

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Construction Law: July 2024

Construction Law

News Our regular news round up includes a landmark Supreme Court judgment that will affect many major infrastructure projects; transparency concerns over the burgeoning use of framework agreements; and a council victory in a judicial review involving a private finance initiative roads project.