Remember a month ago when I discussed a bill in the House of Delegates requiring a license number on any memorandum of mechanic’s lien in Virginia? Since that original post, the bill moved to the Virginia Senate and eventually passed with a few, laudable, tweaks. Where the original bill made no concession for the possibility […]
Construction Mediation Works! (Even When it Doesn’t)
If you’ve been reading Construction Law Musings lately you know that I’ve been on a bit of a mediation kick. I’ve recently been certified by the Virginia Supreme Court and have had a few mediations lately. I’ve discussed the mediation process from the perspective of the advocate and that of the mediator. Of course, most, […]
LEED, BIM and Smart in the Land of Green Opportunity
This week Musings welcomes Scott Edward Anderson. Scott is founder of VerdeStrategy and the popular blog “the green skeptic.” He has held management positions with Ashoka and The Nature Conservancy, is co-founder of the Cleantech Alliance Mid-Atlantic, and a frequent commentator on Fox Business Network. VerdeStrategy is a consulting and advisory firm focused on the clean tech, energy, and environment […]
Musings Has “Outcourced” this Friday’s Post
This week, instead of a Guest Post Friday post here at Construction Law Musings, I am again featured at Small Firm Innovation. This month’s theme over at SFI is Outsourcing the Small Stuff and I am a big advocate of doing just that.
My Journey to Solo Practice (Thanks Lawyerist)
A few weeks ago, Sam Glover of Lawyerist fame asked me to write about my transition to solo practice after 13 years in government and private practice. I was of course happy to oblige.. I enjoyed reminiscing in writing, and I hope that you will like my thoughts. Here’s a taste: If you asked me […]