Aug 19, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
The Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of developing proposed national rulemaking to strengthen its stormwater program. The proposed rulemaking, which was previously announced in the Federal Register on Dec. 28, 2009, could dramatically alter the...
Aug 18, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
This year’s proposed Constitutional Amendments are now up for review prior to being voted on during the November 2, 2010 General Election this fall. There are three proposed amendments on the table: Property Tax Relief, Veteran Property Tax Exemptions, and...
Aug 16, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Many plaintiffs attempt to allege fraud claims in construction cases. These attempts generally fail in Virginia because a claimant must allege a basis for a fraud claim that arises outside the context of a contractual duty. This theory was clearly established in the...
Aug 10, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
We are very enthused to announce that I have been asked to regularly post as a guest blogger with the Washington Business Journal. WBJ is one of our very favorite sources of information, news and commentary regarding business, law and real estate. The guest blog spots...
Aug 5, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Statute of limitations defenses are a hotly litigated and important aspect of construction law. This is particularly true in Virginia where the clock often starts ticking based on a literal bright line trigger. This means the time for filing suit can often start...
Aug 4, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
With all the buzz about Congressional ethics investigations and the kinks being worked out of the reformed Virginia General Assembly and Senate ethics rules, I thought it might be an appropriate time to reflect on the rules that govern our local officials here in...
