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 […]
Musings Nominated to Top 50 Environmental Law & Climate Change Blogs for 2011
Wow! I had no idea that so many people read and appreciate Construction Law Musings! Lexis Nexis just notified me that Musings has been nominated to their Top 50 Environmental Law & Climate Change Blogs for 2011. I truly appreciate the support. Among those in the Green Building category are of course Green Building Law […]