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Musings on Guest Post Fridays

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 1 Comment

Business of Construction, Guest Post Friday, Marketing

Originally posted 2015-03-17 10:06:58.

When I first got the idea of “Guest Post Fridays” back in early 2009 and then launched it with a great post from Scott Wolfe of The Wolfe Law Group (@scottwolfejr), I had no idea that it would take off in the way that it has. Now, almost 2 years and 90 posts later, Construction Law Musings has had the privilege of a wealth of perspectives on, among other topics, mediation (thanks Vickie Pynchon and Ron White), green building (thanks Chris Cheatham, Shari Shapiro, and James Bedell to name three of many), insurance (thanks Martha Sperry and Mark Rabkin), general perspectives on construction topics (thanks Doug Reiser, Melissa Brumback, among many others) and even the occasional interview.

While it is impossible to list all of you who have contributed to Guest Post Fridays here at Musings (please use the link above to review all of these posts and see who else has contributed) and to thank you individually, please know that each and every one of your contributions have made Construction Law Musings a more vibrant and interesting place to visit. The opportunity to work with such varied, intelligent, and insightful people over the last year has been wonderful. With each post I learn something new.

Without these contributions to add a layer of color that I could not provide alone, Musings would just be another blog about construction law by a Virginia lawyer. With them, Musings is a fun place to hang out and learn. To those who have posted here in the past, the door is always open for a repeat posting, just give me a buzz with a topic and when you can do it.

In short, thank you to all of you who have contributed since this experiment began and I look forward to hearing what you all have to say in the future.

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Fraud, the VCPA and Construction Contracts

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2014-11-10 09:36:15. I’ve discussed the economic loss rule here at Musings on several occasions. The economic loss rule basically states that where one party assumes a duty based in contract or agreement, the Virginia courts will not allow a claim for breach of that duty to go forward as anything but a contract

E-Mail Can Waive Arbitration (sometimes)- A Cautionary Tale

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 8 Comments

ADR, Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2010-12-11 10:00:10. We have discussed arbitration clauses at length here at Musings. From the judicious use of these clauses to help resolve disputes to waiver of rights under these clauses through inaction, arbitration clauses permeate the construction landscape. A recent case out of the Western District of Virginia Federal Court adds a new

Preparing For and Avoiding Residential Construction Disputes: For Homeowners and Contractors

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 4 Comments

Construction Law, Contracts, Guest Post Friday

Originally posted 2010-08-13 09:00:18. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome a great friend. Scott Wolfe Jr. (@scottwolfejr)is a construction attorney in Louisiana, Washington and Oregon, and is the founding member of the construction practice Wolfe Law Group. He authors the Construction Law Monitor. He is also the founder

Early Action on Your Construction Contract is Key

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 7 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction, Construction Law, Contracts, Mechanic's Liens

Originally posted 2014-09-23 10:59:49. I bang the drum of early and frequent consultation with one of us construction attorneys on a regular basis here at Musings and in other places of the “blawgosphere.” Why do I do this? Doesn’t such consultation help to avoid the problems that seem to make those of us in the

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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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