Today Musings takes a trip to Construction Law in North Carolina to discuss those pesky on the fly change orders on the job. Thanks to Melissa Brumback for the invite and while you’re over there check out the rest of her great content. As always, I welcome your comments below. Please subscribe to keep up […]
Where Mechanic’s Liens and Contracts Collide
Originally posted 2011-03-21 09:21:07. Today at Construction Law Musings, we’re back to a discussion of mechanic’s liens. This past week, the Loudoun County Circuit Court here in Virginia had an opportunity to discuss the interaction between mechanic’s liens, contracts and the law of fixtures. In TWP Enters. v Dressel, the Court considered a provision of […]
Another Reminder that Your Construction Contract Language Matters
Here at Musings, I have often (some might say too often) discussed the fact that in Virginia (as well as other places), your construction contract language will be strictly enforced. I have also discussed the need for attorney fees provisions as well as other language in order to mitigate your risk as a contractor. A […]
Reminder: In Court (as in life) the Worst Thing You Can Do Is Not Show Up
Originally posted 2017-09-25 15:59:35. As long time (and possibly recent) readers of Construction Law Musings know, I am a Virginia Supreme Court Certified Mediator. In that capacity, I spend quite a bit of time sitting in general district court courtrooms in places like Goochland and Caroline Counties “court sitting” awaiting a referral from the judge […]
Happy Memorial Day from Construction Law Musings
Well, the office is closed and I am enjoying the day off with my family and friends and thinking about those that served this country. I hope that you are doing the same. Here’s wishing all of the readers of this construction law blog a great Memorial Day. Thanks for your readership and comments and […]