It is time for spooky goblins, princesses, zombies (but not (at least this year) clowns). I hope you take some time having fun and avoiding the real scary stuff like mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims! Here’s wishing you and your family have a safe, wonderful and of course spooky Halloween from my firm and […]
What Can You Do with a Mechanic’s Lien Mid Project?
A couple of weeks ago, I discussed what steps you, as an owner of a construction project in Virginia, could take should you receive a mechanic’s lien notice after a project was complete. However, this is not the only time such a lien may be recorded. Particularly on a commercial construction project that spans months, […]
Is the Sky Actually Falling (on Green Building)?
I have spoken on many occasions here at Construction Law Musings and elsewhere about the risks and rewards for contractors found in sustainable construction. The rewards were fairly apparent. New markets, government incentives, and the desires of owners to be “green” clearly point toward a need for contractors to get into the sustainable building game. […]
Do Construction Contracts and Fraud Mix After All?
On several occasions here at Construction Law Musings, I’ve discussed the fact that, with a few exceptions, fraud claims and written construction contract based claims do not mix. One of the exceptions to the so called “economic loss rule” that would seem to preclude both fraud and contract claims in the same lawsuit is where […]
Wow! Five Years Since “Going Solo” With My Construction Practice
It’s hard to believe, but my solo construction practice turns five today. On July 1, 2010, I struck out on my own and it has been a great ride ever since. Since I opened my practice 5 years ago, I have been named to the Virginia Legal Elite each year of my practice, been asked […]