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Reckless Disregard is. . . Well. . .Reckless
Originally posted 2017-12-25 10:00:02.
Punitive damages are hard to come by in construction law cases. This is because almost all construction contract cases are exactly that: contract cases. Between the economic loss rule and the Virginia
Don’t Breach Your Contract, but If You Do, Don’t Breach First
Well, it’s been a while since my last post here at Musings due to travel, work, Thanksgiving, etc. so I thought I’d let a recent case remind us all that while breaching a construction contract is bad, doing it first
Happy Thanksgiving from Construction Law Musings
It is that time of year again when I find it appropriate to reflect on the great things in my life. As I sit here with my family on Thanksgiving Day 2025, I have much to be thankful for. I
Flow Down! What Flow Down?!?!
Originally posted 2013-08-26 09:10:19.
Thank goodness for my pal and fellow blogger, Craig Martin (@craigmartin_jd). Whenever I hit a bout of writer’s block, he comes through with a great idea for a post that
Incorporation May Not Be a Shield if You’re not Careful
Originally posted 2012-04-24 17:00:18.
On at least one occasion here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the need to operate your business as a corporation or LLC. The primary reason that I, as a construction
Terms of Your Teaming Agreement Matter
Originally posted 2019-01-07 09:00:13. 
These days in construction, and other pursuits, teaming agreements have become a great method for large and small contractors to work together to take advantage of various contract and job requirements from minority participation to veteran
Another Great Construction Law Seminar
Remember when I suggested (well, maybe more than just suggested) that construction attorneys from Virginia and close by should attend the 46th Annual Construction and Public Contracts Law seminar in Charlottesville? Well, the seminar was last week and it
Six Years as a Solo Construction Attorney! How Time Flies
Originally posted 2016-07-01 09:00:07.
It seems like only yesterday that I ventured out on my own and started my solo construction law practice back in 2010. The reaction and fulfillment since I announced my move
Miller Act Bond Claims Subject to “Pay If Paid”. . . Sometimes
Originally posted 2014-07-09 09:44:02. 
The Federal Miller Act is a great tool that subcontractors and suppliers on Federal projects can use for collection of wrongfully withheld amounts due. However, as a recent federal case from the Eastern District of Virginia