As I sit here today contemplating the 4th of July and Independence Day, I find it appropriate that this holiday comes a year (almost to the day) from when I jumped into solo practice. Cutting ties with my old firm and heading out on my own was a great decision and one that I would […]
Plain Meaning Can Be a Bear
The Fairfax, Virginia Circuit Court recently reminded us all of how strictly the Virginia courts will read an insurance policy or contract. In Dent v. Allstate Indemnity Co., the court looked at a homeowners policy and whether coverage existed for a flooded basement. The key language was found in the Virginia Water Damage endorsement and […]
Construction Law Musings Guest Post Friday Takes a Break
Summer is here, and Guest Post Fridays seem to be slowing down a bit. Don’t worry, they’ll be back! In the meantime, check out all of the past guest posts here at Construction Law Musings and then let me know if you have an interest in joining the club! Thanks to all of you who […]
Reflections on a Construction Law Weekend
Image via Wikipedia Each of the last two years, I have attended the Virginia State Bar Construction Law and Public Contracts Section Seminar. This year it was held at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville, VA. While there, I have the pleasure of talking with friends (among them Tim Hughes aka @vaconstruction and main force […]
Good Deeds Still Going Punished? (Dragas Part III)
If you recall, a bit over a year ago I posted regarding the Builders Mut. Ins. Co. v. Dragas Management Corp. litigation in the Eastern District of Virginia federal court. Back in May of 2010, the Court dismissed a suit by a contractor that voluntarily created a remediation plan relating to Chinese drywall found in […]