This week’s Guest Post Friday is a bit different. This time, I get to “muse” at @andreagoldman’s Massachusetts Builders Blog. Andrea gave me the great opportunity to talk about the Miller Act. Here’s an exerpt:
Federal and State government work are a growth area in construction these days. With the economy in a downturn (though [...]
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Guest Post Friday at Mass. Builders Blog
Contracts and Collections- Construction Expo- Richmond, VA
Do you have issues with collection on your construction contracts? Need to file a mechanic’s lien? If so, check out this slide show that I used in presenting a seminar at the Richmond Construction Expo this week relating to just these topics, and more. I may even be presenting as you read this post!
As always, [...]
No Miller Act Setoff for Non-Federal Claims
Musings is back! And a great case for subcontractors on federal projects came out of the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia last month.
The Court in U. S. ex rel Acoustical Concepts, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America, et. al. held that, despite language in the General [...]
Bonds, Payment Bonds – Virginia’s “Little Miller Act”
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Here at Musings, we have discussed the topic of mechanic’s liens extensively. However, a mechanic’s lien may not be appropriate depending on the type of project that you work on. For instance, in Virginia (as in most states), a contractor cannot place a mechanic’s lien on a public project.
In Virginia, the legislature has [...]
