Here at Musings, we like to discuss (likely more than readers would like) the fact that in Virginia, the contract is king and its terms will be looked at carefully by the courts. One of those provisions that will be looked at carefully is the so-called “cure period.” The “cure period” is the time that a subcontractor has to fix any non-compliant construction after receiving notice of any deviation from the contract documents that must be fixed. Continue Reading
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 in the Time of Coronavirus
One cannot look at one’s phone, computer, or even the road outside the window without seeing signs of the impact that coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on the world at large. Schools are shut down, traffic is lighter and there is a daily count of new confirmed cases, in Virginia and elsewhere. “Social distancing” is the
The Cloud Dissipates (a bit)
Originally posted 2015-10-14 15:52:20. Remember HB 1265 that I discussed here at Musings back on February 6, 2012? Well, thanks to the efforts of the AGC of Virginia among other groups affected by the bill, it has been amended and a substitute proposed. My thoughts on the latest changes? It is a good start, but
New North Carolina Lien Laws Take Effect Next Week. Are You Ready?
For this week’s Guest Post Friday at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Bryan G. Scott. Bryan (@winstonattorney) is an attorney at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLC and co-Chair of the firm’s Construction Practice Group. His primary areas of practice are commercial and business litigation, construction law and litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, and
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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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