Originally posted 2014-11-10 09:36:15. I’ve discussed the economic loss rule here at Musings on several occasions. The economic loss rule basically states that where one party assumes a duty based in contract or agreement, the Virginia courts will not allow a claim for breach of that duty to go forward as anything but a contract […]
Bankruptcy and the Virginia Mechanic’s Lien
Originally posted 2015-04-06 09:00:30. Image via Wikipedia Unfortunately, developer bankruptcies are very much in the news these days. This news, while unsurprising in today’s economy and given the housing issues that hit last year, can give heartburn to those contractors that perform the site work, pave the roads, and of course build the houses at […]
Dealing with Hazardous Substances on the Construction Site
Originally posted 2015-06-30 10:39:37. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Vickie Lane. Vickie is the primary point of contact for Business Development with HAZMAT Plans & Programs, a consulting and training firm that also works under the name of HP&P Safety. Vickie’s functions with HP&P include extensive pre-project […]
Construction Contract Basics: Venue and Choice of Law
Previously in this on-again-off-again series of posts on construction contract basics, I discussed attorney fees provisions and indemnification. In this installment, the topic at hand is venue and choice of law. As construction professionals (outside of us construction attorneys), you are likely to be focused on things like the scope of work in a construction […]
Restoration Frustration
Originally posted 2009-03-27 09:00:00. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings is privileged to have a good friend Rick Provost weigh in. Rick has over 20 years of experience helping to build the country’s largest design/build franchise network specializing in exterior home improvement. Formerly the President and CEO of Archadeck®, Rick now provides his franchising […]