Monthly Archives: January 2013

January 14
2013

Texas Supreme Court – Due Diligence Clause Does Not Override Shift of Risk to Contractor That Acknowledges Potential for Hidden Additional Work

El Paso Field Services, L.P. v. MasTec North America, Inc., No. 10-0648 (Tex. Dec. 21, 2012).  The Texas Supreme Court harmonizes the contractual risk-allocation provisions in a contract in light of the due diligence specifications in the contract. El Paso … Read full post…

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January 14
2013

Fifth Circuit: May A Court Dismiss A Petition to Confirm a Foreign Arbitration Award Based upon A Lack of Personal Jurisdiction?

  First Investment Corp. of the Marshall Islands v. Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, Ltd., No. 12-30377 (5th Cir. Dec. 21, 2012).   Covington Marine Corp. v. Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., No. 12-30383 (5th Cir. Dec. 21, 2012). These cases presented the … Read full post…

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Posted in Florida / Louisiana / Texas
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