As anyone that reads this construction law blog knows, mechanic’s liens are a big part of the Virginia landscape for a construction attorney like me. One option for dealing with a mechanic’s lien here in Virginia that we have not discussed but so often is the ability to “bond off” a lien. In short, the…
Thoughts on the construction landscape from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
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Guest Post at Small Firm Innovation
Originally posted 2012-07-09 09:00:02. I’m in depositions all day today, but don’t worry, I can still let you get your fix of Musings. The great folks at Small Firm Innovation let me post again at their great blog. This time it is regarding client expectations and how to meet them. Here’s an excerpt: However, I…
The Economic Loss Rule Applies Only to Products Liability Cases, at least in Florida
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome a friend and sometime co-presenter Craig Martin. Craig (@craigmartin_jd) is a partner in the law firm of Lamson Dugan and Murray, LLP in Omaha, Nebraska. He has a background and experience in all aspects of construction law. As part of his practice…
A Construction Lawyer Can Help You Negotiate (Not Sue)
Ever since I read the two articles referenced in last week’s Musings, I have been thinking about how I as a Virginia construction attorney can be part of the solution. Then, fortuitously, my good friend and ubermediator, Victoria Pynchon (@vickiepynchon), dusted off her Negotiation Law Blog to discus 10 Reasons To Negotiate Instead Of Suing…
LEED Certification Challenges: What is “Close Enough”?
Originally posted 2010-06-14 09:00:08. There have been many discussions lately regarding the Northland Pines challenge to the LEED certification of its high school facility recently rejected by the USGBC, notably at the Builder’s Counsel Blog and at the Green Building Law Update. You can check out the Green Building Law Update link for the entire…
