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Happy Holidays from Construction Law Musings

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Announcements, Business of Construction, Construction Law

Merry Christmas from Construction Law Musings We are nearing the end of another year and looking forward to the next. For a shorter or longer time, all of the family is home for some Christmas cheer while Musings takes some holiday R&R.

I wish you all Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC, and Construction Law Musings. To all of my friends, colleagues, and most importantly, family, I hope you have a safe, warm, and wonderful holiday.

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to a great 2024 with you, my readers.

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Do We Really Want Courts Deciding if Our Construction Contracts are Fair?

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 5 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law, Contracts, Mechanic's Liens

Originally posted 2015-03-17 10:06:56. As I posted recently, the Virginia General Assembly has passed, and I can see no reason why the governor won’t sign, a bill that would essentially invalidate preemptive contractual waivers of lien rights as they relate to subcontractors and material suppliers. It does not apply to General Contractors, but it is

Be Sure to Bring Up Any Mechanic’s Lien Defenses Early and Often

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Construction, Construction Law, Mechanic's Liens

As those of you who regularly read Musings are aware, mechanic’s liens are a big part of my law practice and a big issue here at this construction law blog. I’ve discussed the picky requirements of the mechanic’s lien statutes in Virginia and how the 90 and 150-day rules are strictly enforced. However, a recent

Construction Contract Basics: Indemnity

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

I’m back after a welcome change of offices from a Regus location to a separate and more customer-friendly local shared office space location. I thought I’d jump back into posting with a series of construction contract-related posts, the first of which relates to indemnification clauses. An indemnification clause in a contract obligates one party (the

One More Statutory Tweak of Interest to VA Construction Pros

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 0 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law

Originally posted 2022-04-13 11:15:19. While I have focussed on the recent “pay if paid” legislation in recent posts, the Virginia General Assembly has taken other action that is of interest to those of us that represent construction professionals in Virginia. One such action is yet another tweak to the so-called “wage theft” statute that essentially

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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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