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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E-Verify is Live (But For How Long?)

The much anticipated “live” version of the Federal E-Verify program began September 8, 2009. This much awaited, and debated, program hit the ground after legal challenges and some watering down of language.  This program requires federal contractors to use the “E-Verify” program to confirm the legal immigration status of present and future employees. However, the

Upcoming Construction Related Events

I just thought I’d give a quick update on my upcoming construction related activities.  I have been lucky enough to be invited to speak at various conferences and meetings of construction professionals. On Thursday, April 22, 2010, I will be speaking on the topic of Construction Contract Pitfalls to the local chapter of the ASPE. 

Another Bandaid from Washington? (Thoughts on the Stimulus Package)

In another insightful post from Shari Shapiro and the corresponding story at GreenBiz.com at Green Building Law Blog, Shari points out that the stimulus package looks at the present and the past without looking toward the future. The proposed stimulus is nothing short of unsurprising. It focuses very much on bailing out and shoring up