Wow! Another year has passed and 2012 is just about upon us! I hope all of you had a great year and I look forward to a wonderful 2012 here at Musings. As I sit here reflecting (or “Musing”) this day after Christmas, I am amazed at how quickly the first full calendar year of […]
Be Sure to Keep Up with Mechanic’s Lien Changes
As those of you who read Construction Law Musings are well aware, the mechanic’s lien is near and dear to my construction lawyer’s heart. A well timed and properly filed memorandum of lien can and does often lead to payment without the need for the suit to enforce that lien. Of course the key part […]
Important Construction Opinions of 2012
As they do every year, Virginia Lawyers Weekly produces their editors choices of the important opinions of the year. 2012 was no different. Among these opinions are many that affect the construction industry in Virginia. The opinions that made the cut ranged in topic from mechanic’s liens to the source of duty rule. I particularly […]
It’s Baaack! The Mechanic’s Lien Cloud Returns (Updated)
Remember during last year’s Virginia General Assembly session when a bill relating to notice and residential projects was introduced? Remember when we thought that it was killed through inaction? Well, like the zombies from The Walking Dead, the bill has resurfaced in essentially the same form as that which was presented to the Virginia Senate […]
Year End “Musings” for 2012
Where did the year go? It seems like only yesterday that I posted my thoughts on what was an eventful 2011. Now, here we are at the end of 2012 in what seems like the blink of an eye. Looking back I had an overall great year and I hope that you did too. On […]