Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | May 20, 2019 Mechanic’s liens are a big topic here at Construction Law Musings. I’ve discussed everything from the picky nature of this powerful payment tool to the changes that are upcoming on July 1, 2019. Given the strict way that the form and timing of a Virginia mechanic’s lien… Continue reading 90 and 150: Two Numbers You Must Know
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A New Statute of Limitations on Construction Claims by VA State Agencies?
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | January 21, 2019 I have discussed the Hensel Phelps case and the potential issues caused by both poorly drafted indemnity clauses and the lack of a statute of limitations applicable to the Commonwealth of Virginia and its agencies in 2017. New legislation (supported by various contractor groups including my friends at… Continue reading A New Statute of Limitations on Construction Claims by VA State Agencies?
With VA Mechanic’s Liens Sometimes “Substantial Compliance” is Enough (But Don’t Count on it)
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | September 3, 2018 Virginia mechanic’s liens are a powerful and tricky beast that in most cases require absolute precision in their preparation. However, an interesting opinion recently came out of the Virginia Supreme Court that may provide a bit of a “safe harbor” from the total form over function nature of a… Continue reading With VA Mechanic’s Liens Sometimes “Substantial Compliance” is Enough (But Don’t Count on it)
In Contracts, One Word Makes All the Difference
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | July 4, 2018 Here at Musings, I sometimes feel as if I am beating the “contract is king” drum to death. However, each time I start to get this feeling, a new case out of either the Virginia state courts or the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals… Continue reading In Contracts, One Word Makes All the Difference
The General Assembly Seems Ready to Provide Some Consistency in Mechanic’s Lien Waiver
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | March 5, 2018 Back in 2015, the Virginia General Assembly amended the mechanic’s lien statute (Va. Code 43-3) here in Virginia to preclude any contractual provision that diminishes a subcontractor or supplier’s “lien rights in a contract in advance of furnishing any labor, services, or materials.” However, this amendment was… Continue reading The General Assembly Seems Ready to Provide Some Consistency in Mechanic’s Lien Waiver