It has been a while since I made a substantive post here at Construction Law Musings. Things have been a bit busy here at the firm and at home (graduations, 31st anniversary, etc.) but I plan to get back on the horse and keep the posts going more consistently. Today’s post is, as you may […]
Happy Beginning of Summer!
Well, the “official” beginning of Summer is upon us, local pools are opening, and the temperature is rising. The office is closed and I am enjoying the day off with my family and friendsand thinking about those that served this country. I hope that you are doing the same. Here’s wishing all of the readers of […]
A Good Read on Fraud versus Contract
Here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the interwoven issues of fraud, contract, and the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) on several occasions. In most cases, the three simply don’t mix, acting more like oil and water than parallel causes of action. There are exceptions however so these three are always worth exploring in […]
Who Decides Who Can Arbitrate? The Court. . . .Sometimes
I have often discussed alternate dispute resolution (ADR) here at Construction Law Musings. In most of those posts, I’ve either discussed the advantages and/or disadvantages of arbitration or mediation. In any of the other ADR-related posts, the assumption was that the question about the arbitrability of the claim (namely that the claim was either properly […]
Happy New Year 2025!
Another year of work, “musing,” interesting cases, and relationships, is in the books. I hope all of you had a great 2024 and I wish you a prosperous 2025. Without further ado, Happy New Year from Construction Law Musings and The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. Please join the conversation with a comment […]