Well, it’s the end of another year. 2022 brought a sense of relative normalcy after quite a bit of COVID-related and other turmoil in 2020 and 2021. The Virginia General Assembly passed a pay-if-paid ban that will kick in with the coming of 2023. The second post-COVID construction law seminar was enjoyed by all that […]
Are Untimely Repairs an “Occurrence” Triggering CGL Coverage?
Originally posted 2020-10-14 12:02:01. All Class A commercial contractors in Virginia are required to have a minimum level of Commercial General Liability (CGL) coverage. As a general rule, this insurance is there for damage to property or persons arising from an “occurrence” that is covered by the policy. Many cases that are litigated relating to […]
Happy Holidays from Construction Law Musings
We are nearing the end of another year and looking forward to the next. Most of the Hills are home for the holidays (my oldest and her husband are celebrating in Pittsburgh) for some Christmas cheer while Musings takes some holiday R & R. I wish you all Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from The […]
What’s the Best Way to “Use” a Construction Attorney?
The question in the title of this post is one I think about a lot. I have also discussed some aspects of this topic previously here at Musings. As 2022 winds down and we head into 2023, my thoughts have landed back on how I as a construction lawyer can help my clients and how […]
Thank You Once Again for the Legal Elite Election for 2022
Thank you once again to those in the Virginia legal community who elected me to the Virginia Business Legal Elite in the Construction Law category for the 16th consecutive year. The 16 consecutive years of election to the Legal Elite in the Construction Category span my time as a solo construction attorney. The fact that […]