Last week I discussed the potentially onerous legislation that essentially made contractors the employers of all employees of their subcontractors and suppliers on a job site. That was only one of the impactful statutes that was passed by the General Assembly and that will take effect in July of 2020. While the above mentioned legislation […]
Construction Legislation Likely to Take Effect July 1, 2020
Coronavirus is dominating the news and planning for the effects of COVID-19 is a big deal for construction companies in the Commonwealth. However, these issues, though immediate, are not the only ones that have popped up here at the beginning of 2020. Several bills that I have been monitoring (here and here) have recently passed […]
Time to Update Your Virginia Mechanic’s Lien Forms (July 1, 2019)
In a few of my recent posts here at Construction Law Musings, I’ve discussed a few bills that were considered and/or passed in the General Assembly this year. One of the bills is one close to my heart and a subject much discussed here, namely mechanic’s liens.