Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Each year here at Musings, I try and highlight some key construction industry-related bills that are winding their way through the Virginia General Assembly. This year is no different, though this year does not have the action level that prior years have had. Without further ado, here are… Continue reading 2021 Construction Related Bills to Keep an Eye On
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Another Reminder that Contracts are Powerful in Virginia
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Regular readers of this construction law blog are likely tired of my refrain that the contract is king here in Virginia. With few exceptions, some of which have been passed in the last few years, the contract can and does essentially set the “law” for the transaction. A recent opinion from the 4th… Continue reading Another Reminder that Contracts are Powerful in Virginia
Time is of the Essence, Even When the Contract Doesn’t Say So
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Welcome to 2021! As often happens here at Construction Law Musings, the year starts with a few posts on notable construction law cases that dropped in the past year or so. Not only does this review hopefully help you keep up, but helps me keep up with the latest… Continue reading Time is of the Essence, Even When the Contract Doesn’t Say So
Yet Another Reminder that Tort and Contract Don’t Mix
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings I have stated on numerous occasions here at Musings that in Virginia, contract claims and tort claims (read fraud) don’t mix. A recent case from the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia presents another example of this principle. In Itility LLC v. The Staffing Resource Group, Judge… Continue reading Yet Another Reminder that Tort and Contract Don’t Mix
Changes to Va. Code Section 43-13: Another Arrow in a Subcontractor’s Quiver
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As is always the case here in Virginia, our General Assembly has made some legislative changes that affect construction contracting. One of these changes is an amendment to Va. Code 43-13 found in the mechanic’s lien section of the Virginia Code. This section of the code has always required that any money paid to… Continue reading Changes to Va. Code Section 43-13: Another Arrow in a Subcontractor’s Quiver