Did the title of this week’s Musings get your attention? I hope so. If it didn’t, maybe I should say it again. Mediation (often) isn’t about money. I know, you thought that the bottom line in litigation or other dispute resolution (particularly in the construction field) was money. Before I added “construction mediator” to the […]
Reminder: Don’t Let Holiday Cheer Blow Your Deadlines
As we enter the month of December, thoughts of the holidays start to enter our heads. Holiday music, shopping, smiles and a warm fire tend to take one’s thoughts away from business and toward family. What could go wrong during this chilly, somewhat hectic, but joyful time of year? I hate to be a Grinch, […]
No Setoff Between Bonded and Non-Bonded Projects
As any reader of Construction Law Musings knows, payment bond claims are a big part of my law practice. You have also likely read through the federal cases relating to the Miller Act that you can find here. On trend in these federal cases in the Virginia district courts is that determining set off rights […]
Update and Changes to DC Mechanic’s Lien Statute
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Kavita Knowles. Kavita is a named partner in the firm Fullerton & Knowles. Her firm is well known in the Virginia area for its Construction Law Survival Manual and, like me, performs work for construction professionals. The District of Columbia will generally […]
Flying Solo: How it Helps My Construction Clients
Two and a half years ago, on July 1, 2010, I opened my solo practice. At the time, I really had no insight into how big this change would be from a positive, customer service, perspective. When I made the decision to go solo with my construction law practice, I knew I wanted to have […]