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PSA: Getting the First Mechanic’s Lien on a Project is a Plus

As those that read this construction law blog are aware, I am a big fan of mechanic’s liens as a way to get paid.  These powerful and tricky beasts are a great way to get an owner’s attention and to put payment pressure on those that owe you money. Recently I was reminded that getting […]

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A Few More 2020 Bills “Crossing Over” in the General Assembly

Last week I posted about a few bills that should be noted by the construction community here in Virginia.  Now that the “crossover” (passed Senate bills headed to House and vice versa), here are a couple of other bills that the AGC of Virginia has highlighted that were not included in the post and updates […]

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Another Twist on Uniwest and Indemnification

Welcome to 2020!  I thought I’d start with a case that adds a twist to the Uniwest case that has been discussed previously here at Construction Law Musings.  Uniwest essentially held that indemnification provisions in construction contracts that purport to indemnify an indemnitee for its own negligence violates Virginia Code Sec. 11-4.1.  In short, Uniwest and […]

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Happy New Year 2020 from Construction Law Musings

Another year of work, fun and interesting cases and relationships is in the books.  I hope all of you had a great 2019, and for that matter a great decade of the 2010s. Here’s to a great 2020 and the start of a prosperous new decade. Without further ado, Happy New Year from Construction Law […]

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Happy Halloween from Construction Law Musings

It is time for spooky goblins, princesses, zombies and other things that go bump in the night.  I hope you take some time having fun and avoiding the real scary stuff like mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims! Here’s wishing you and your family have a safe, wonderful and of course spooky Halloween from my […]

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