Here at Musings, the contract is king and most of the time, the Virginia state and federal courts will not imply a right of action from a statute that does not specifically create one. Furthermore, as a general rule, contracts are strictly enforced and their terms upheld absent a statute that states otherwise. One such
Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law
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Construction Law Musings Breaks the 500 Post Threshold
Wow, who would have thought back in December of 2008 when I started Construction Law Musings that I’d ever reach the 500 post mark! Well, last Friday, with Rob Pitkin’s guest post on pay if paid clauses, we hit our 500th post. I find it highly appropriate that the 500th post here at Musings was
Pay-If-Paid Clauses: Unfairness in Private Construction?
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, and for the 500th post at this little corner of the blogosphere (who would have thought?) we welcome back Rob Pitkin. Rob (@KCconstrlawyer) is an attorney with Levy & Craig in Kansas City, where he handles Construction disputes and other types of sophisticated business litigation. Originally
Construction Law Musings Hits the Beach
It is that time of year again and Musings will be taking a break this week and having some needed family fun in the sun at the beach. Before I go, I need to thank all of you who read, subscribe, guest post, and comment here at Construction Law Musings. Without you, posting here would
A Great VA Supreme Court Opinion on Mechanic’s Liens
Mechanic’s liens are dear to my construction lawyer’s heart, and I write about them often here at Construction Law Musings. I try and cover everything from the General Assembly making changes to the rules, to general discussions of recent cases. Recently, a great case came out of the Virginia Supreme Court that gives great insight
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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.
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