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 […]
Why Contractors Should Notify Bonding Companies Quickly
With the rise in federal and state construction projects, and the need for contractors and other construction professionals to seek out these projects in the present economy, focus on the Miller Act and your state’s “Little Miller Act” is key. As a quick reminder, the Miller Act essentially requires that a general contractor carry a […]
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 […]
Happy 2013 From Construction Law Musings!
Happy New Year from Construction Law Musings and The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill, PC. I hope that you had as interesting, fun and exciting a 2012 as I did. For more thoughts on 2012, check out my annual year end musings post from last week. I wish all of my friends, family, readers […]
New North Carolina Lien Laws Take Effect Next Week. Are You Ready?
For this week’s Guest Post Friday at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Bryan G. Scott. Bryan (@winstonattorney) is an attorney at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLC and co-Chair of the firm’s Construction Practice Group. His primary areas of practice are commercial and business litigation, construction law and litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, and […]