Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law | August 10, 2017 You don’t always say what you mean. And you don’t always mean what you say. In construction contracts, parties attempt to use plain and ordinary words to describe their respective obligations. As an example, when the parties use the word “shall” in their agreement, they… Continue reading Construction Contracts And Arbitration Provisions: Is The Word “May” Mandatory? Maybe!
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Q. Is My Arbitration Provision Enforceable? A. Maybe
Josh Bennett | Rogers Townsend & Thomas | July 12, 2016 Contractors often insert provisions into their contracts that seemingly would benefit them if a dispute were to arise down the road. However, the question often arises whether such provisions are always enforceable. Unfortunately, the answer is usually a resounding “maybe.” This past week, on… Continue reading Q. Is My Arbitration Provision Enforceable? A. Maybe