This morning as I sat dealing with both the preparation for a two day arbitration and a minor case of writer’s block, I saw a great note from my friend Brett Marston at the Virginia Construction Law Update that again piqued my interest. Brett pointed out a great viewpoint article in ENR Magazine written in […]
Quick Primer on Virginia Mechanic’s Lien Law
If you have spent significant time in the construction business, you have encountered instances where (i) your construction contract has been breached, (ii) you have not been paid, and (iii) you need to file a mechanic’s lien. Some basic business practices, however, will help ensure that your lien rights are maximized and your claim preserved. […]
Construction Law Musings Breaks the 500 Post Threshold
Wow, who would have thought back in December of 2008 when I started Construction Law Musings that I’d ever reach the 500 post mark! Well, last Friday, with Rob Pitkin’s guest post on pay if paid clauses, we hit our 500th post. I find it highly appropriate that the 500th post here at Musings was […]
Construction Law Musings Hits the Beach
It is that time of year again and Musings will be taking a break this week and having some needed family fun in the sun at the beach. Before I go, I need to thank all of you who read, subscribe, guest post, and comment here at Construction Law Musings. Without you, posting here would […]
150 Reasons to Talk to a Construction Lawyer Early in a Project
I hope that headline got your attention because this is a reminder to contractors and subcontractors that the Virginia mechanic’s lien statute has several different time limits. One is the 90 day statute of limitations on filing your memorandum. This “90 day rule” is generally well known among construction professionals I talk to and work […]