Dec 16, 2013 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Most contract negotiations boil down to several key terms. For construction contractors, these are five critical items that you need to carefully consider and negotiate in each of your agreements. I. What is the Scope? The starting place of a construction contract is...
Nov 1, 2013 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
On October 31, 2013, the Virginia Supreme Court decided Old Dominion Boat Club v. Alexandria City Council, et al. The case involved ongoing litigation between the Old Dominion Boat Club (ODBC), the City of Alexandria, and the owner of a restaurant along Union Street...
Oct 19, 2013 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Arlnow.com recently reported that the Arlington Ridge Civic Association (ARCA) has requested the Arlington County Board “freeze” all zoning action within the Arlington Ridge neighborhood until the impact of current development on the neighborhood can be assessed. This...
Sep 25, 2013 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
The question of exactly what triggers a requirement for a contractor’s license comes up frequently in my practice. Like many other things in the law, the answer is not particularly clear and can be somewhat circular. Still, there are some practical signposts that...
Sep 11, 2013 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Political contributions and developer-politician interaction are facts of life in the development community. And it makes sense too – developers bring many benefits to communities, such as housing, work space, shopping, and contributions to community amenities, while...
Jul 27, 2013 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
On July 25, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit decided Sansotta v. Town of Nags Head, a case out of North Carolina. Sansotta dealt with the important issue of “ripeness,” which asks whether a case is procedurally appropriate for a court to...
