We are nearing the end of another year and looking forward to the next. For a shorter or longer time, all of the family is home for some Christmas cheer while Musings takes some holiday R&R. I wish you all Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC, and […]
Aarow Equipment v. Travelers- An Update
Originally posted 2015-01-12 09:00:08. Previously here at Musings, I discussed the application of pay if paid clauses and the Miller Act. The case that prompted the discussion was the Aarow Equipment & Services, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. case in which the Eastern District of Virginia Federal Court determined that a “pay if […]
No Damages for Delay May Not Be Enforceable in Virginia
Anyone who reads Construction Law Musings with any regularity (thank you by the way) knows that the contract is king in most instances here in Virginia. Any commercial construction subcontractor in Virginia is likely also very familiar with so-called “no damages for delay” clauses in construction contracts. These clauses essentially state that a subcontractor’s only […]
The Construction Lawyer as Counselor
Originally posted 2019-04-24 10:56:09. It’s been a while since I discussed the role that I believe a construction lawyer should serve. Back in 2013, I discussed how those of us that practice construction law are seen as “necessary evils.” I was thinking over the weekend about certain clients and matters (as I often do, particularly […]
Construction Law Musings Turns 15!
On this date back in 2008 (wow, that seems so long ago), I began Construction Law Musings on the Blogger platform with a brief announcement. Little did I know that this corner of the internet (or is it Blawgosphere?) would still be around in 2023! In the time since I made that short entry 15 […]