Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

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Restoration Frustration

Originally posted 2009-03-27 09:00:00. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings is privileged to have a good friend Rick Provost weigh in. Rick has over 20 years of experience helping to build the country’s largest design/build franchise network specializing in exterior home improvement. Formerly the President and CEO of Archadeck®, Rick now provides his franchising

Contracts and Fraud Don’t Mix (Even for Lawyers!)

Originally posted 2020-07-23 15:57:40. In prior posts here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed how fraud and contracts are often like oil and water.  While there are exceptions, these exceptions are few and far between here in Virginia.  The reason for the lack of a mix between these two types of claims is the

Another Exception to Fraud and Contract Don’t Mix

Originally posted 2013-05-27 09:00:37. Here at Construction Law Musings, we’ve discussed the fact that, in Virginia, the “economic loss rule” generally renders claims of fraud and construction contracts like oil and water. This is true in most states, including Florida. What this means is that as a general rule where any party is supposed to