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Court cases of interest:
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Architect loses copyright infringement case.
Architect contracted for and prepared schematic drawings for an airport cargo building. During the project owner contracted with another design firm and continued to use architects drawings. Architect sued to enforce copyright protection. Court concluded architect did not use AIA contract and by his own contract granted owner a non-exclusive license to use the drawings. (IAE Inc. v. Shaver, 74 F. 3d 768, 1996)
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Golf course v. environmental laws
Developer desired to build an upscale housing development and a championship golf course. Environmental groups brought an action challenging the Corps of Engineers issuing of a permit to proceed on grounds they did not meet requirements of environmental laws. The courts decision addressed all of the environmental concerns and upheld the issuance of the permit by the Corps of Engineers. (Greater Yellowstone Coalition v. Flowers, 359 F 3d 1257, 2004) |
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Coming: |
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A course (for engineers only) in expert witnessing leading to an ACEC designation as an Expert Witness (EXW). |
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A course (for anyone) on EJCDC and other construction contract documents. |
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To receive more information on these contact Ed Bajer. |
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