Originally posted 2021-02-03 11:07:05. Here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the general rule in Virginia that tort and contract do not mix. I have also discussed a few narrow exceptions. A Virginia Supreme Court case from October of 2019 lays out both sides of this issue in one glorious opinion. In Tingler v. […]
12 Years of Construction Law Musings? Time Sure Flies!
12 years ago this tiny announcement post started my journey into blogging (or is it “blawging”?). Since then, I’ve met a few construction lawyers here in Virginia that refer to me as the “blog guy.” To be recognized for the work I do here at Construction Law Musings, something that benefits me (and I hope […]
2020 Bills to Be Aware of that Affect Construction (Updated)
As is true during most sessions of the Virginia General Assembly, several bills are winding their way through the legislature that construction professionals and their attorneys should keep an eye on. Here is a list of some key ones with a brief description (to get a full picture and status of the respective bill, I […]
Happy Holidays from Construction Law Musings
Happily, the older two kids are home from college and Musings is enjoying some time off for Christmas. I wish you all Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC and Construction Law Musings. To all of my friends, colleagues and most importantly, family, I hope you have a […]
Do You Really Want Mandatory Arbitration in Your Construction Contract?
If you are in construction, you have likley run across (or even drafted) a dispute resolution provision into your construction contract. If you’ve been building for any length of time, you’ve read dispute resolution provisions containing mandatory arbitration clauses. These clauses can be found in the AIA documents and in many of the contracts that […]