If there’s one admonishment I’ve given a lot at this construction law blog, it is to be very careful with mechanic’s liens. This post is not about that. This post is about another major piece of advice that has been set out here at Construction Law Musings, namely, always show up for court and respond […]
Another Great Construction and Public Contracts Law Seminar Weekend
Originally posted 2014-11-10 09:36:14. As some of you readers know, I spoke at the 35th Annual Construction and Public Contracts Law Seminar (schedule is linked here) this past weekend. Aside from the great and flattering opportunity to join my friend Hanna Blake at the front of the room to speak on the topic of payment bond […]
Wow! A Mechanic’s Lien Bill That Helps Subcontractors and Suppliers
Originally posted 2015-03-03 10:28:12. You know how I’ve stated on many occasions that the contract is king here in Virginia? You know how that included contractual provisions waiving mechanic’s lien rights for subcontractors and suppliers? You know how I thought that the General Assembly would not do anything to make mechanic’s liens in Virginia easier […]
The New Jersey Construction Triangle – Compelling Arbitration Without a Contract Provision Between Subcontractor and Owner/Developer
Originally posted 2014-08-22 09:20:26. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome 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 […]
Another Reminder that Your Construction Contract is Only as Good as Those Signing It
Here at Construction Law Musings, we beat the constant drum that “the contract is king” and “draft a good and well-worded construction contract” consistently. As a Virginia construction attorney, I stand by these statements and fully endorse a well-written construction contract. Such a contract will set expectations and provide the rules for your deal (particularly […]