Here at Musings, we like to discuss (likely more than readers would like) the fact that in Virginia, the contract is king and its terms will be looked at carefully by the courts. One of those provisions that will be looked at carefully is the so-called “cure period.” The “cure period” is the time that […]
Fun and Learning at the 39th Annual Construction Law and Public Contracts Seminar
Originally posted 2018-11-12 16:00:54. On November 2nd and 3rd, construction attorneys from Virginia and surrounding jurisdictions gathered in Charlottesville for the 39th Annual Construction and Public Contracts seminar co-hosted by the Virginia State Bar’s Construction Law and Public Contracts Section and Virginia CLE. This was also the first year in a while where I was […]
The Two Words No One Wants to Hear
Originally posted 2011-07-08 09:00:13. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, we welcome Erik Peterson. Erik has over 20 years of experience across the construction development industry, but realized there was a step missing on many projects he worked on. In 2005 he founded OAC Management Incorporated, a professional owner’s representation company (@oacmanagement) which specializes in […]
You Have Choices (Litigation Versus Mediation)
Originally posted 2013-10-29 09:30:50. As I sit here thinking about an impending trial in the Goochland County General District Court, it hit me that I also serve as a mediator in that court from time to time. Coincidentally, I will be “wearing both hats” (litigator and mediator) this week on back to back days. It […]
How Do You Get to the Five Year Mark? Some Practical Advice
Originally posted 2015-08-21 09:00:12. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we would like to welcome back (again) Sean Lintow Sr. of SLS Construction & Building Solutions. Sean has over 20 years working directly in the trenches in the construction arena. Since moving to Illinois, the focus of his business has […]