Originally posted 2021-01-14 15:53:02. Regular readers of this construction law blog are likely tired of my refrain that the contract is king here in Virginia. With few exceptions, some of which have been passed in the last few years, the contract can and does essentially set the “law” for the transaction. A recent opinion from […]
Mediators and Breaking through Impasse
Originally posted 2012-03-23 14:40:40. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Vickie Pynchon for a (record?) 5th time. Vickie (@mediatesuccess) mediates with ADR Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, arbitrates for the American Arbitration Association and is the co-founder of She Negotiates Consulting and Training (http://shenegotiates.com). Victoria has authored […]
Interesting Perspectives on Construction Law from Friends
Originally posted 2013-10-23 09:15:47. As I have been in a bit of the throes of writers block here at Musings (hey, it happens), I did what I always do and check the great sources of information in my blog roll and Feedly feeds for any fodder to discuss. In doing so, I ran across two […]
Mediating is Eye Opening
Originally posted 2015-09-14 09:00:25. As anyone that reads this construction law blog on any sort of regular basis knows, I am a big advocate for mediation in most cases (construction or otherwise). I took this truly to heard about four years ago when I decided to go through the training and mentorship to become a […]
E-Mail Can Waive Arbitration (sometimes)- A Cautionary Tale
Originally posted 2010-12-11 10:00:10. We have discussed arbitration clauses at length here at Musings. From the judicious use of these clauses to help resolve disputes to waiver of rights under these clauses through inaction, arbitration clauses permeate the construction landscape. A recent case out of the Western District of Virginia Federal Court adds a new […]