For this week’s post, I am taking a trip to the great Construction Law in North Carolina blog run by a friend and fellow construction attorney, Melissa Brumback (@melissabrumback). Over at her blog, I discuss how to keep construction project problems from turning into money draining litigation. Here’s a taste: While I agree to some […]
Just Because Your Employee Was Supposed to Work Safely. . .
Here at Construction Law Musings, I’ve discussed the need to keep up with your safety program and stay out of the cross-hairs of the state and federal safety inspectors. The Virginia Court of Appeals gave a stark reminder of this fact in the case of Atlantic Environmental Construction Co. v. Malveaux, Comm’r. In this case, […]
Why You Should Consider Mediation (Most of the Time)
As any reader of Construction Law Musings is aware, I am a huge fan of mediation as a way to resolve construction disputes. I am such a fan that a few years ago I took the plunge and got certified as a mediator. Why then did I put the caveat in the title of this […]
Should You Hire Help? Thoughts at ALPS 411
Originally posted 2014-11-25 10:00:28. Wow! I’m privileged to let you know that I am on my 10th post at the great ALPS 411 practice management blog. This time I’m “musing” on the considerations that I go through during just about every week of trial regarding whether to hire staff or not. Here’s a taste: Over […]
The Economic Loss Rule Applies Only to Products Liability Cases, at least in Florida
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome a friend and sometime co-presenter Craig Martin. Craig (@craigmartin_jd) is a partner in the law firm of Lamson Dugan and Murray, LLP in Omaha, Nebraska. He has a background and experience in all aspects of construction law. As part of his practice […]