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 »
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Mechanic’s Liens: Part Two. Practical Risks
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 »
An Introduction to Copyright Law for Architects
09/19/2014
Authored by attorney J. Brandon Sieg Architects are afforded copyright protection for their work, but what is the scope of your protection? Courts are still wrestling with this question, and the answer will vary depending on the nature of your project. Historically there was little protection beyond physical copying of an architect’s drawings. In 1990,… Read more »
Just Sign Here
08/05/2014
Authored by attorney James W. Walker Have you ever performed work for a client without getting the client’s signature on a contract? If a problem later surfaced, could you enforce its terms? In many states, the answer is a resounding …maybe. Signed contracts are important because they establish with certainty who the client is, what… Read more »
New Virginia Laws Address Medical Provider Billing
06/18/2014
On July 1, 2014, new laws go into effect in Virginia to address medical provider billing in state workers’ compensation cases. The changes include additions to Virginia Code Section 65.2-605 which limit the amount that medical providers may charge for the services of nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants and assistant surgeons during surgery. Additionally, the changes… Read more »
Are All Damages Equal?
06/16/2014
Authored by attorneys Edward E. Nicholas, III and Maggie D. Finnegan If liability is clear (that is, the breach of contract cannot be disputed), then it comes down to damages. How much may the plaintiff recover? All damages caused by the defendant’s breach? Not necessarily, because, to answer the question posed above, not all damages are… Read more »
Primer on Virginia’s Data Breach Law: Part Two
Recall from Part I of the Primer on Virginia’s Data Breach Law that your laptop has been stolen, and you have concluded there has been a breach of security under Virginia’s data breach law. You must now determine whom to notify, and this will depend on your relationship to the data. Individuals or entities that… Read more »
Primer on Virginia’s Data Breach Law: Part One
Imagine that your laptop is stolen. Since you conduct all your business on it, you struggle to remember the last time you backed up your data, and agonize at the prospect of rebuilding weeks, months, and possibly years of files. As you contemplate the recovery of your business data, you should also think about whether… Read more »
The Do’s and Dont’s of International Sales Contracts
05/07/2014
Vandeventer Black LLP speaks on The Do’s and Don’ts of International Sales Contracts http://vimeo.com/93371153
For Subcontractors-Incorporation By Reference: A Contract Clause Worth Negotiating
05/07/2014
Authored by attorney Casaundra M. Maimone Subcontractors should review proposed terms and negotiate final terms that are best suited to their role on the project. One concern is the impact of clauses incorporated by reference that might involve scope of work, quality, payment and disputes. In government contacts many clause must be “flowed down” to… Read more »