As is always the case when I attend the Virginia State Bar’s annual construction law seminar, I come away from it with a few posts on recent cases and their implications. The first of these is not a construction case, but has implications relating to the state project related statute of limitations and indemnification issues
Originally posted 2017-09-25 15:59:36. For this week’s Construction Law Musings Guest Post, we welcome a new face, Patrick Rafferty. Patrick (@ThePraff) is a consultant for Brahman Systems and has an interest in construction safety. First of all, I’d like to say that I am not an attorney. Anything I say in this article should be
If you are a Virginia (or even a Maryland or DC) construction attorney, you should know of and attend the Virginia State Bar’s Construction and Public Contracts Law seminar every year. This past November 1st and 2nd was no exception. I always enjoy the time spent with colleagues and friends at the Boar’s Head Resort
Originally posted 2018-07-10 14:29:20. I have spoken often regarding the need for a well written construction contract that sets out the “terms of engagement” for your construction project. A written construction contract sets expectations and allows the parties to the contract to determine the “law” of their project. An unwritten “gentleman’s agreement” can lead to
It is time for spooky goblins, princesses, zombies and other things that go bump in the night. I hope you take some time having fun and avoiding the real scary stuff like mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims! Here’s wishing you and your family have a safe, wonderful and of course spooky Halloween from my