Construction projects can get complex. Not only do the contracts governing those projects seem to get more complex, but the law governing those contracts and the construction world seem to change on a regular (though not always logical) basis. Its enough to make a construction professional want to simply sign a contract and plug ahead […]
Want Coverage for Construction Related Damage? You Need an Occurrence
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 […]
Another Reason for Contractors to Get Licensed in Virginia (UPDATED)
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 […]
The Firm Hits the 9 Year Mark!
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 […]
Another Reason to Always Respond (or Hensel Phelps Wins One!)
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 […]