The Fairfax, Virginia Circuit Court recently reminded us all of how strictly the Virginia courts will read an insurance policy or contract. In Dent v. Allstate Indemnity Co., the court looked at a homeowners policy and whether coverage existed for a flooded basement. The key language was found in the Virginia Water Damage endorsement and […]
Reflections on a Construction Law Weekend
Image via Wikipedia Each of the last two years, I have attended the Virginia State Bar Construction Law and Public Contracts Section Seminar. This year it was held at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, VA. While there, I have the pleasure of talking with friends (among them Tim Hughes aka @vaconstruction and main force […]
Good Deeds Still Going Punished? (Dragas Part III)
If you recall, a bit over a year ago I posted regarding the Builders Mut. Ins. Co. v. Dragas Management Corp. litigation in the Eastern District of Virginia federal court. Back in May of 2010, the Court dismissed a suit by a contractor that voluntarily created a remediation plan relating to Chinese drywall found in […]
Head’s Up: I’ll be Guest Posting at Construction Law in NC
I thought I’d give all of my readers a head’s up on my June 23, 2011 guest post at the great Construction Law in North Carolina blog hosted by my pal and fellow construction lawyer Melissa Brumback (@melissabrumback). I’ll be talking about things that contractors and subcontractors need to look out for on the front […]
Guest Post on Construction Contract Do’s and Dont’s
I have met many great people since beginning my journey at Musings. Some are listed in my interview with Amy Derby (@amyderby) and others are just too numerous to mention. One of the great people and resources that I have met is Matt Handal (@matthandal on twitter). He has been kind enough to allow me […]