Portland Business Journal article by Coni Rathbone: The SEC is considering a request, proposed by the National Association of Realtors, to allow the payment of commissions to real estate brokers for their efforts in the sale of Tenant in Common securities. See the attached articles for more information. www.dwtrealestatelawnw.com/Davis Wright Tremaine (E).pdf www.dwtrealestatelawnw.com/DJC Reprint Legal Ease… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: March 2008
NW Architecture Blog
Posted in ConstructionCheck out this blog for a growing collection of regional architecture…
Agreement to Expand Judicial Review of Arbitration Award Not Enforceable under FAA
Posted in ConstructionIt’s Arbitration Day here at WCL. The U.S. Supreme Court today issued its decision in Main Street LLC v. Mattel. The main issue in the case (previewed here) is whether the parties to an arbitration clause are free under the Federal Arbitration Act to provide for a broader scope of judicial review than is otherwise… Continue Reading
Claim Forfeited for Failure to Pay AAA Filing Fee
Posted in ConstructionThe obvious question about this case is why the parties even bothered to bring an appeal involving a $2,500 arbitration award arising from the construction of a dental office. With that said, however, the case is instructive by demonstrating the broad authority of the arbitrator to fashion remedies — here, by conditioning the owner’s recovery… Continue Reading
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Posted in ConstructionTo view our Washington State Construction Law Blog, please click on the following link: http://www.waconstructionlaw.com/
New Jokes
Posted in ConstructionThanks to a tip from a vigilant reader who is plainly using this website for its intended purpose, here’s a fresh crop of construction jokes for your amusement….
Settlement Agreements
Posted in ConstructionSo you wrap up a lawsuit and enter into a settlement agreement in which one side agrees to pay money to the other side in exchange for mutual releases and other typical settlement clauses. But then the party required to make the payment, well, doesn’t pay. What happens to the claims that were released? Do they come… Continue Reading
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