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 […]
Just When You Thought the Green Building Risk Discussion Was Over. . .
Originally posted 2012-09-10 09:00:00. As a reader of Construction Law Musings, you no doubt realize that I am a big proponent of “green” or sustainable building. I have also been known to sound a bit like Eeyore when discussing the charge into the breach of green building without considering the potential risks. Thankfully, and despite […]
Once Again: Contract Terms Matter
I know, you’ve heard this over and over again here at Construction Law Musings: courts in Virginia will interpret a contract strictly and in a manner that gives meaning to its unambiguous terms. A recent case out of the Eastern District of Virginia federal court, White Oak Power Constructors v. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, reinforces […]