My how the summer has flown by despite some COVID-19 related challenges! My oldest has graduated and is employed, my second is in his senior year in college, and my youngest starts her “virtual” senior year of high school tomorrow. The family time that the kids’ summer break allows always goes by way to fast. […]
Accounting for Payments on Projects Became Even More Crucial This Year
I discussed several of the statutory changes affecting the construction industry here at Construction Law Musings in the run-up to July 1, 2020. One of those changes, an amendment to Virginia Code Section 43-13, may add another arrow to the collection quiver of subcontractors and suppliers. As part of the previously-linked rundown, I highlighted one […]
PSA: New COVID Emergency Workplace Rules are Effective July 27, 2020
As you may have been aware, a virus is going around. Virginia has set out a set of emergency employer regulations, including employee training requirements, which became effective this past Monday. The requirements are set out in Section 16VAC25-220 of the Virginia Administrative Code. The new regulations set forth requirements for everything from PPE to […]
Sometimes You Get Away with Default (but don’t count on it)
As an almost universal rule here in Virginia, failing to show up for court or respond to a lawsuit is a bad idea. Consequences include default judgment against you without the right to defend or make your case. Courts simply enter judgment and the consequences of that judgment will follow. However, and as is often […]
Be Careful in Contracting and Business
Originally posted 2014-06-06 09:00:34. After an hour long phone conference with a client, I have had several thoughts, only a few of which I can share here (grin). The first is that my friends and clients in the construction industry are hurting, but need to work with an attorney to assure that the pain is […]