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#135:  Unconscionable Arbitration Agreements

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“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. ”).

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Supreme Court Speaks on Forum Selection Clause in Construction Dispute

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The underlying dispute related to a subcontract agreement on a construction project located on Fort Hood in Texas. When the general contractor did not pay the subcontractor for its work, the subcontractor filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas based upon diversity jurisdiction (. 3d 736 (5th Cir. Forum selection clause.

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

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The dispute relates to a subcontract agreement on a construction project located on Fort Hood in Texas. When the general contractor did not pay the subcontractor for its work, the subcontractor filed a lawsuit in federal court in Texas based upon diversity jurisdiction (. 3d 736 (5th Cir. 2012) cert. Forum selection clause.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. 2-5 states (Ohio, 0.250; Mississippi, 0.233; Pennsylvania, 0.223; and Texas, 0.210), according to the U.S. Already the nation’s No. 2 crude oil producer and No. times that of the Nos.

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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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Revit Beginners: Revit News & Resources

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For those of you familiar with Content Highway or other Family File managers there is a new program being exhibited at this years AIA Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Marathon Drafting. The UK Revit Users group is hosting a Revit Design Awards 2007 but you have to work in the UK to enter. 2 comments: hrithik. BIMtroublemaker.

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