May 5, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Back to another of the cases highlighted in Case Watch: Upcoming Virginia Supreme Court Opinions. In Schefer v. City County of the City of Falls Church, the Virginia Supreme Court was confronted with a 2006 amendment to a Falls Church ordinance that specified...
May 3, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
This week we have announcement of two significant bond offerings to cover transportation funding. According to ENR, Governor Bob McDonnell announced last Friday that Virginia will sell $500 million in bonds for transportation projects in the Commonwealth. This will be...
Apr 30, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
The EPA’s new lead regulations officially went into effect on April 22. As expected, EPA has promptly issued notice that it intends to change the regulations to remove the “opt out” provision. The opt-out created an exemption from the regulations...
Apr 28, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Back on April 14th I blogged about the creation and anticipated operation of the Virginia Defective Drywall Correction and Restoration Assistance Fund (the “DDCRAF”) via two new provisions to the Code of Virginia patroned by Delegate Oder this session. If...
Apr 26, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Public service is a core value in my life. Part of the fun of social media is that it gives the chance to show the wizard behind the curtain a bit and exhibit the personality and values that drive you. This is a little oblique to construction law, but ultimately these...
Apr 23, 2010 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
In the first part of this posting, we reviewed the deed in lieu process, and how it can be a viable alternative for both the lender and the borrower in situations of serious default where modifications or workouts are impossible. In this second part, we will discuss...
