New CA law refines law about who is a "contractor" to bolster consumer protection *

USA - January 22 2013
Assembly Bill 2237, which took effect January 1, 2013, confirms that anyone, including a consultant to an owner-builder, who provides or oversees…

Co-authors: Noa L. Clark, Amy L. Pierce.

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CA Employment Development Department now authorized to share new employee information *

USA - January 14 2013
With the passage of Assembly Bill 1794, effective January 1, 2013, accurately and timely reporting new employees is now even more important. The new…

Co-authors: Amy L. Pierce.

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Abu Dhabi oil and gas update: joint bidding for upstream assets *

United Arab Emirates - October 31 2012
Most upstream oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi are joint investments between two or more international oil companies (IOCs).

Co-authors: Martin A. Skehill, Christopher D. Gunson.

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Shutting down the construction project *

USA - August 28 2012
When trouble, in the form of adverse changes in financial conditions or the property marketing environment, strikes during the period between construction contract signing and completion of procurement and construction activities, the developer often will have to consider taking the course of action that will maximize value for all stakeholders.

Co-authors: Noa L. Clark, Amy L. Pierce.

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Shutting down the construction project *

USA - August 23 2012
Trouble, in the form of adverse changes in financial conditions or the property marketing environment, sometimes strikes urban real estate development projects during the period between construction contract signing and completion of procurement and construction activities.

Co-authors: Noa L. Clark, Amy L. Pierce.

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