Thanks again to Gwynne and all of those over at the Small Firm Innovation blog for allowing me to contribute. This week’s Musings are over at their blog and I encourage you to check out my thoughts on attorney civility. Here’s a quick taste: Aside from the fact that we just ought to be more […]
Another Great Construction Law Weekend
This past weekend was the 34th Annual Construction and Public Contracts Law Seminar at the Boars Head Inn in Charlottesville, VA. I have stated my thoughts on this great seminar in the past and my feelings haven’t changed. I began attending the event in 2009 at the encouragement of Brett Marston, a good friend and […]
Sometimes Scope Of Work Isn’t Obvious
We discuss contracts often here at Construction Law Musings. Why? Because in most states, and particularly in my home state of Virginia, the contract creates the “law” that will govern your interaction on a construction project. In construction, every word of the contract will be read carefully in the event of a dispute. You need […]
Construction Mediation Works! (Even When it Doesn’t)
If you’ve been reading Construction Law Musings lately you know that I’ve been on a bit of a mediation kick. I’ve recently been certified by the Virginia Supreme Court and have had a few mediations lately. I’ve discussed the mediation process from the perspective of the advocate and that of the mediator. Of course, most, […]
Musings Has “Outcourced” this Friday’s Post
This week, instead of a Guest Post Friday post here at Construction Law Musings, I am again featured at Small Firm Innovation. This month’s theme over at SFI is Outsourcing the Small Stuff and I am a big advocate of doing just that.