I have been making the guest post rounds lately (thanks to those that let me muse at their sites). The most recent proves that given the right circumstances even a Blue Devil and a Tar Heel can get along (at least before the ACC basketball season starts up). This week, Melissa Brumback (@melissabrumback) lets me […]
Construction Lawyers Can Be Part of the Solution
Much discussion has hit the web recently regarding the role that construction lawyers have had relating to the construction industry. Unfortunately, most of this discussion has focused on the negative aspects of lawyer involvement in construction contracting. A recent Viewpoint article in ENR magazine opines that much of the delay, expense and other issues plaguing […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Construction Law Musings
As I sit here with my wonderful family, I am reminded of those things I am thankful for. First and foremost, I am thankful for my great family. Without them, I could not be where I am today and my life would not be close to as fulfilled as it is. I am also thankful […]
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Construction Contracts, Mediation and Venue
I have preached the mantra of “read your contracts carefully” on numerous occasions here at Construction Law Musings. I have also discussed my thoughts on ADR and mandatory mediation. A recent case out of the Eastern District of Virginia mixes these two ideas quite nicely. Dominion Transmission Inc. v. Precision Pipeline Inc. involved the construction […]
Another Great Construction Law Weekend
This past weekend was the 34th Annual Construction and Public Contracts Law Seminar at the Boars Head Inn in Charlottesville, VA. I have stated my thoughts on this great seminar in the past and my feelings haven’t changed. I began attending the event in 2009 at the encouragement of Brett Marston, a good friend and […]