In May of last year, we discussed an opinion in U.S. ex rel. Thyssenkrupp Safway Inc. v. Tessa Structures LLC. If you recall, this case involves a three way payment dispute between a supplier, Thyssenkrupp, a subcontractor, Tessa Structures, and a general contractor, Vista Contracting. As discussed in the prior post, Thyssenkrupp did not get…
Thoughts on the construction landscape from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
Category Archives: Bond Claims
Will the Construction Industry Rebound in 2012? The Debate Rages On
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Alex Levin. Alex is a writer for several surety organizations. Although much is unknown about them, surety bonds are a necessary requirement for many small businesses to open and are required on almost all major construction projects. With an unemployment rates holding steady around…
Aarow Equipment v. Travelers- An Update
Previously here at Musings, I discussed the application of pay if paid clauses and the Miller Act. The case that prompted the discussion was the Aarow Equipment & Services, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. case in which the Eastern District of Virginia Federal Court determined that a “pay if paid” clause coupled with…
The Insider’s Guide to Finding a Surety Company
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Alex Levin. Alex is a writer for Lance Surety, a nationwide surety bond company who write and provide a variety of bond types from construction bonds to auto dealer bonds. In the eyes of many contractors and licensed business people, obtaining a surety…
What Is Construction Law?
In the past few weeks, I must have been asked one question on multiple occasions: “What is Construction Law?” When this question was asked, I realized that I’ve been Musing on this topic for almost three years and realized that I’ve posted on everything from why I enjoy being a construction lawyer, to various topics…
