William Shewmake | Woods Rogers PLC A company in the formative stages of locating, permitting, and constructing any substantial industrial or commercial project needs to be keenly aware that the legal and regulatory landscape related to environmental justice is changing in Virginia. We anticipate that change will accelerate in the coming year. The Virginia Department… Continue reading Environmental Justice: A Changing Landscape for Virginia Developers
Category: Construction Law
Close Enough Only Counts in Horseshoes and Hand Grenades
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog In State Farm General Insurance Company v. Oetiker, Inc., Case No. B302348 (December 18, 2020), a manufacturer sued in subrogation action under the Right to Repair Act almost got away. Almost. The Oetiker Case James and Jennifer Philson’s home was substantially completed, and a notice of completion was recorded,… Continue reading Close Enough Only Counts in Horseshoes and Hand Grenades
2021 Construction Related Bills to Keep an Eye On
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
Since When do Attorneys Have to Pay the Opposing Counsel Fees?!
Deena Duffy | Spencer Fane ATTORNEYS CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR OPPOSING LEGAL FEES IF DISCOVERY RULES ARE NEGLECTED This may be a question that has never crossed your mind. If so, then good for you. It means you’ve likely never been faced with sanctions. However, just because you haven’t, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be… Continue reading Since When do Attorneys Have to Pay the Opposing Counsel Fees?!
Case Law Update: Setoffs and the “Prevailing Party” Determination
Jacob Duval | Carlton Fields The Diaz Fritz Group Inc. was the general contractor for the construction of an addition to the University Community Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Diaz Fritz hired a subcontractor, Hayward Baker Inc., to perform foundation work on the project in exchange for $290,000. When Hayward Baker completed its work, Diaz Fritz… Continue reading Case Law Update: Setoffs and the “Prevailing Party” Determination