On November 2nd and 3rd, 2018, Virginia CLE will be putting on the 39th Annual Construction Law and Public Contracts Seminar. I’ve recommended this seminar and given a “post mortem” on it on multiple occasions here at Musings and want to recommend it again. If you, like me, are a construction attorney that practices in
Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
Green Building, Litigation and Risk
Originally posted 2010-12-03 09:00:25. Green Building is all the rage. From the latest version of LEED, LEED 3.0, to discussions of “LEEDigation.” Every level of government wants in on the latest in sustainability. Musings discussed this trend in prior posts relating to Virginia and “green” building and Virginia Business Magazine chimed in as well. This
Where Standing, Mechanic’s Liens, and Bankruptcy Collide
I have spoken often about mechanic’s liens and the implications of such liens as they relate to bankruptcy here at Construction Law Musings. A recent case out of Loudoun County, Virginia added another wrinkle to this discussion, that of standing and what happens on conveyance of the property and what interest in the property is
Pay If Paid, Pay Attention Subs
Originally posted 2010-08-31 10:09:40. Recently, we all had yet another reminder that the Virginia Courts will strictly construe even the strictest of payment conditions. In the W. O. Grubb Steel Erection Co. v. 515 Granby, LLC case (full text of opinion in .pdf here), Suburban Grading and Utilities found this out in spades, much to
Happy Labor Day from Construction Law Musings
My how the summer has flown by! My two older kids are back at their respective colleges and my youngest starts her sophomore year of high school tomorrow. The family time that the kids’ summer break allows always goes by way to fast. I hope that all of you readers have the opportunity to sit
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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.
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