10/28/2014
Authored by attorney Sean Golden The U.S. Copyright Act gives the creator of an architectural work (i.e., the copyrighted design of a building) the exclusive right to make copies or reproductions of that design. Anyone who makes unauthorized copies can be sued for copyright infringement. As a practical matter, direct evidence of copyright infringement can… Read more »
10/22/2014
Below is a copy of a “cheat sheet” summary of important deadlines relating to Virginia mechanic’s liens John Lockard and I prepared for a recent talk. Obviously not intended as a complete overview of mechanic’s lien law, times or requirements; but a simple “keep in mind” overview.
10/02/2014
Virginia law provides for a mechanic lien intended to insure payment to persons who supply labor or materials for construction projects. On first blush, the requirement is simple – to file the mechanic’s lien. But over the years judicial interpretations of the statutory provisions have made the requirements much more complex than that; and any… Read more »
10/02/2014
A mechanic’s lien is a powerful tool to secure payment for construction work. As discussed in the last article, however, there are technical requirements to prepare a mechanic’s lien. Heads Up Sprinkler lost its mechanic’s lien after five years because it failed to include a statement that it “intended to claim the benefit of the… Read more »
