THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY POSTED IN FEBRUARY OF 2009. E-VERIFY IS ACTIVE AND HAS BEEN FOR A WHILE. FOR MORE, CHECK THE RELATED POST LINKS In a sudden rash of common sense, the Federal government has shelved implementation of the controversial proposed regulation, based upon an amendment to Executive Order 12989, that would make use of […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Construction Law Musings
I want to take a minute to say thank you to all who read and comment here at Musings. I find it hard to believe that almost a year of Musings has gone by. I am very grateful for the friends I’ve made on and off line in the last year and look forward to […]
E-Verify is Live (But For How Long?)
The much anticipated “live” version of the Federal E-Verify program began September 8, 2009. This much awaited, and debated, program hit the ground after legal challenges and some watering down of language. This program requires federal contractors to use the “E-Verify” program to confirm the legal immigration status of present and future employees. However, the […]
Resolving Construction Disputes: Is A Jury Trial Right For You?
For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings welcomes Ron White. Ron is a mediator of construction disputes and other types of claims in Los Angeles, California. His blog, The Critical Path: Tools for Resolving Construction Disputes is based on his 25 years of experience as a construction lawyer and stems from his perspective that conflict […]
Bonds, Payment Bonds – Virginia’s “Little Miller Act”
Image via Wikipedia Here at Musings, we have discussed the topic of mechanic’s liens extensively. However, a mechanic’s lien may not be appropriate depending on the type of project that you work on. For instance, in Virginia (as in most states), a contractor cannot place a mechanic’s lien on a public project. In Virginia, the […]