Originally posted 2011-12-05 14:36:35. We have discussed issues that may arise in the context of a residential construction project. Because most homeowners are not sophisticated in the ways of construction (and really shouldn’t be) expectations are key and keeping your nose clean as a contractor is key. Courts in some instances will lean toward the […]
Reminder: Just Being Incorporated Isn’t Enough
Originally posted 2014-08-26 14:32:44. I have discussed why contractors need to incorporate previously here at Construction Law Musings. Among the many reasons to incorporate are possible tax benefits and the protection of personal assets (like your house and your dog) from judgement and collection actions. This latter reason is key in the construction world in […]
Another Twist on Uniwest and Indemnification
Welcome to 2020! I thought I’d start with a case that adds a twist to the Uniwest case that has been discussed previously here at Construction Law Musings. Uniwest essentially held that indemnification provisions in construction contracts that purport to indemnify an indemnitee for its own negligence violates Virginia Code Sec. 11-4.1. In short, Uniwest and […]
Happy New Year 2020 from Construction Law Musings
Another year of work, fun and interesting cases and relationships is in the books. I hope all of you had a great 2019, and for that matter a great decade of the 2010s. Here’s to a great 2020 and the start of a prosperous new decade. Without further ado, Happy New Year from Construction Law […]
Happy Holidays from Construction Law Musings
Happily, the older two kids are home from college and Musings is enjoying some time off for Christmas. I wish you all Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC and Construction Law Musings. To all of my friends, colleagues and most importantly, family, I hope you have a […]