Originally posted 2013-02-25 09:00:18. In reading the title to this post, you are likely thinking “Duh, of course you do, if nothing “occurs” then there is nothing to cover!” (or something to that effect). While this seems an obvious conclusion, we’re talking the world of law, construction and insurance coverage where nothing is easy and
Originally posted 2013-01-28 09:00:45. I’ve discussed the need for licensing here at Musings. I’ve also discussed a recent attempt to mess with the residential notice requirements of the Virginia mechanic’s lien statute. A recent bill that made it out of House subcommittee, HB 1913, takes these two concepts and mixes the need for a contractors
It was 9 years ago today that I announced the formation and start of my solo practice, The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. Back then, my children were in elementary and middle school. Now I have two college students, one at Appalachian State University (with a budding photography talent that has provided some
Here at Construction Law Musings, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. is best known as the company that got whipsawed between indemnity rules and the lack of a statute of limitations for state agencies. However a recent case out of the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia gave them a win and illustrates, once
Originally posted 2012-03-30 09:00:55. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Joshua Glazov for the first time. Josh has been a construction lawyer since 1995. He practices at Much Shelist in Chicago and focuses on negotiating and preparing design and construction contracts for owners, contractors, and lenders, as well as preparing for, and