Originally posted 2022-07-19 10:14:09. This past General Assembly session, and after a governor’s amendment and with the convening of a study group, a new statute banning so-called “pay-if-paid” clauses from enforcement was passed. Some of the key features of the legislation are as follows: It does not take effect until January 1, 2023, and, For […]
A Twist on Mechanic’s Liens and Bankruptcy
Originally posted 2010-11-08 11:28:52. We have discussed mechanic’s liens and their advantages relating to bankruptcy on several occasions here at Musings. As I warmed up from a cold weekend of camping with my son’s Boy Scout troop, I remembered a recent case out of the Fairfax County, Virginia Circuit Court that provides an explanation of […]
Happy New Year from Construction Law Musings
Well, it’s the end of another year. 2022 brought a sense of relative normalcy after quite a bit of COVID-related and other turmoil in 2020 and 2021. The Virginia General Assembly passed a pay-if-paid ban that will kick in with the coming of 2023. The second post-COVID construction law seminar was enjoyed by all that […]
Personal Musings on the LEED AP Process
Originally posted 2015-12-25 10:00:48. As a new LEED AP, I could not help but reflect on my studying and the learning curve that I went through during the process. First of all, thank you to all who helped along the way. Your support and advice was invaluable to my success. Without the support of family […]
Are Untimely Repairs an “Occurrence” Triggering CGL Coverage?
Originally posted 2020-10-14 12:02:01. All Class A commercial contractors in Virginia are required to have a minimum level of Commercial General Liability (CGL) coverage. As a general rule, this insurance is there for damage to property or persons arising from an “occurrence” that is covered by the policy. Many cases that are litigated relating to […]