Kristina Vaquera and N. Winston West, IV | Jackson Lewis Takeaways Related link Article Beginning July 1, 2026, potential liability of general contractors in Virginia for unpaid wages will greatly expand under newly enacted House Bill 238. This represents a major shift in risk allocation in the construction industry, moving wage compliance responsibility upstream and increasing… Continue reading Virginia General Contractors to Face Expanded Responsibility for Unpaid Wages
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Mechanic’s Liens and Contracts: A Roundup
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Musings thought that it would step away from its discussion of “green” construction to discuss a few interesting construction cases that came down recently in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The first of these is another warning to contractors that arbitration provisions can be waived by conduct. In Shoosmith Bros.,… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens and Contracts: A Roundup
Another Possible “Out” of Uniwest?
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Remember the Uniwest case that stated that Va. Code 11-4.1 renders an indemnification provision unenforceable if it requires indemnification for the indemnitee’s actions? I’ve discussed it on several occasions and in contexts from applicability to architects to whether it is the operation of an indemnity clause, even where the clause itself would be valid, that… Continue reading Another Possible “Out” of Uniwest?
Big News for “Smaller” Construction Cases
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As a Virginia construction attorney and solo practitioner, I represent many clients that have construction claims that cover the spectrum from $20,000 (and possibly less) to somewhere in the millions. Back in 2011, the Virginia General Assembly updated the General District Court (the court “not of record” that takes less time… Continue reading Big News for “Smaller” Construction Cases
A Good Read on Fraud versus Contract
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the interwoven issues of fraud, contract, and the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) on several occasions. In most cases, the three simply don’t mix, acting more like oil and water than parallel causes of action. There are exceptions however so these three are always worth exploring in most… Continue reading A Good Read on Fraud versus Contract