Mechanic’s liens are dear to my construction lawyer’s heart, and I write about them often here at Construction Law Musings. I try and cover everything from the General Assembly making changes to the rules, to general discussions of recent cases. Recently, a great case came out of the Virginia Supreme Court that gives great insight […]
Thanks to Construction Law North Carolina
Once again, my good friend Melissa Brumback, has allowed me the opportunity to rant over at her blog, Construction Law in North Carolina. This time my topic is “Don’t Act Like an Architect.” Here’s a taste. The main thing that both “sides” of this equation need to remember is that you are all in this […]
Musings and Construction Featured in the Virginia Lawyer February Issue
Thanks to Virginia Lawyer, the magazine of the Virginia State Bar for its feature on construction law and in particular the Construction Law and Public Contracts Section. The set of features in this month’s issue (check it out through the link above) highlight construction law and attorneys through articles covering topics from ADR to bankruptcy. […]
Important Construction Opinions of 2012
As they do every year, Virginia Lawyers Weekly produces their editors choices of the important opinions of the year. 2012 was no different. Among these opinions are many that affect the construction industry in Virginia. The opinions that made the cut ranged in topic from mechanic’s liens to the source of duty rule. I particularly […]
It’s Baaack! The Mechanic’s Lien Cloud Returns (Updated)
Remember during last year’s Virginia General Assembly session when a bill relating to notice and residential projects was introduced? Remember when we thought that it was killed through inaction? Well, like the zombies from The Walking Dead, the bill has resurfaced in essentially the same form as that which was presented to the Virginia Senate […]