The recent changes in masking requirements and COVID-related restrictions have prompted questions and concerns throughout the construction industry. We understand your questions and continue to work closely with the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) and the Safety and Health Codes Board.
English v. RKK- There is Even More to the Story
Just when you thought that the litigation between W. C. English and RKK had no more to give (after all, there have been posts with wisdom from this case here, here, and here), it keeps on giving. A relatively recent opinion from this litigation involved, among other pre-trial motions, motions by English to exclude expert […]
2021 Construction Related Bills to Keep an Eye On [UPDATED]
Each year here at Musings, I try and highlight some key construction industry-related bills that are winding their way through the Virginia General Assembly. This year is no different, though this year does not have the action level that prior years have had. Without further ado, here are those that I spotted and which I […]
PSA: Virginia Adopts Permanent COVID Workplace Standard
The Commonwealth of Virginia passed a temporary emergency workplace standard relating to COVID that became effective as of July 27, 2020. Just this past week, effective January 27, 2021, Virginia has enacted a permanent workplace standard. This new and permanent 58-page standard is set forth in Section 16VAC25-220 of the Virginia Administrative Code and includes […]
Yet Another Reminder that Tort and Contract Don’t Mix
I have stated on numerous occasions here at Musings that in Virginia, contract claims and tort claims (read fraud) don’t mix. A recent case from the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia presents another example of this principle. In Itility LLC v. The Staffing Resource Group, Judge Ellis of the Alexandria Division, […]