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 […]
Yet Another Reason That Your Contract Matters
Originally posted 2012-01-16 09:00:11. I have discussed on several occasions the fact that construction contracts matter. The words in contracts matter and, in Virginia (as well as other states), most provisions, if not all will be enforced to the letter. Recently, the Western District of Virginia federal court ruled in a way that reminded me […]
Certification Bodies: Who Are They And How Do I Do Business With Them?
Originally posted 2016-01-14 14:20:31. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings welcomes back Doug Reiser (@douglasreiser) for the fourth time. Doug is a construction attorney, LEED AP and the principal at Reiser Legal PLLC in Seattle, WA. His office provides construction counsel for businesses in the construction industry. He also runs the Builders Counsel, a blog focused […]
Construction Contract Terms Matter. Be Careful When You Draft Them.
Originally posted 2022-01-28 12:15:02. In a prior post, I discussed the case of Fluor Fed. Sols., LLC v. Bae Sys. Ordinance Sys in the context of the interplay between fraud, contract, and statutes of limitation. Some cases just keep on giving. This time the case illustrates the need for careful drafting of those pesky, and […]
Finishing Strong: Why Timely Project Close-Out Should Matter to Contractors
Originally posted 2017-12-11 09:24:24. For this week’s Guest Post Friday post here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Matt Bouchard. Matt is a partner with Lewis & Roberts, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina. For over ten years his practice has focused on representing the interests of contractors, sureties and owners in connection with commercial […]