As longtime (or new readers for that matter) know, mechanic’s liens are near and dear to my heart here at Construction Law Musings. These powerful tools to collect for your hard work on a construction project are great when prepared and recorded in the very specific fashion required by the Virginia legislature and courts. In […]
New Jersey’s Independent Contractor Rule
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome back Bennet Susser. Bennet is a founding member and shareholder of the New Jersey law firm, Jardim, Meisner & Susser, P.C. He has over 25 years’ experience in representing clients in all types of complex (and not so complex) litigation, including those involving construction […]
Reminder: Make Note of Your Notice Requirements
As you probably have guessed, I review a lot of construction contracts. As a Virginia construction attorney, I hope that I get to review these contracts either during the drafting process or prior to my construction clients signing them. Why? Because as I’ve “mused” many times before, I can add value and help my clients […]
Differences in Types of Damages Matter
Over the last 7 and a half years (yes I have been doing this for that long), I have often “mused” on various contractual provisions and their application. Why? Because the contract matters and will be enforced. Provisions like “no damages for delay” and “pay if paid” litter construction contracts and will be enforced if […]
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, […]