I discussed several of the statutory changes affecting the construction industry here at Construction Law Musings in the run-up to July 1, 2020.  One of those changes, an amendment to Virginia Code Section 43-13, may add another arrow to the collection quiver of subcontractors and suppliers.  As part of the previously-linked rundown, I highlighted one of the big additions in 2020, namely the amendment making those pesky clauses that let those up the payment chain from you hold money on “this or any other project” void as against public policy. Continue Reading