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Business and Financial Services

Consider Legal Ramifications of Personal Guarantees

Consider Legal Ramifications of Personal Guarantees

September 1, 2010

Timothy Hughes Recognized as a Leader in the Law Honoree by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Virginia Lawyers Weekly honored construction attorney Timothy Hughes as a 2010 "Leader in the Law," recognizing his pioneering work advancing green building law, his LEED accreditation, and his prolific educational outreach through blogs, publications, and industry groups.

August 20, 2010

Estate Planning

Easing the Stress

This Financial Advisor Magazine article discusses estate planning and financial planning strategies for families caring for mentally impaired relatives. In the article, Lori K. Murphy explains that families should consider special needs trusts, powers of attorney, guardianships, beneficiary designations, and long-term care planning when helping a mentally impaired family member. The piece also appears to emphasize the importance of preserving eligibility for public benefits while still…

August 13, 2010

Business and Financial Services

Jennifer Brust and James Schroll Will Teach Secured Finance at George Mason University School of Law

Shareholders Jennifer Brust and James Schroll were invited to jointly teach Secured Finance at George Mason University School of Law, covering UCC Article 9, creditor-debtor law, and the intersection of secured credit with bankruptcy.

August 12, 2010

Commercial Lending

Community Banks Step Into A New Role

Community Banks Step Into A New Role

June 18, 2010

Arlington Chamber Honors Bean, Kinney & Korman with Green Award

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce recognized the firm with its Green Award for leading sustainability practices, including having more LEED Accredited Professionals than any other D.C. area law firm and operating from one of Arlington's first LEED Silver commercial buildings.

June 3, 2010

Construction

Architect Escapes Indemnity Claim Based on ADA and FHA

Architect Escapes Indemnity Claim Based on ADA and FHA

June 1, 2010

Northern Virginia Goes Green Without Disputes *(Virginia Lawyers Weekly, May 26, 2010)

Construction and green building attorney Timothy Hughes was quoted as an expert in Virginia Lawyers Weekly, warning that LEED certification challenges and construction disputes over sustainability standards represent uncharted legal territory with significant litigation potential ahead.

May 26, 2010

Construction

Practice as a LEED Accredited Professional

Green building, sustainability standards, and LEED certification were becoming increasingly important for lawyers practicing in construction, land use, and real estate law. In this Virginia Lawyers Weekly article, Jonathan C. Kinney and Timothy R. Hughes explain that attorneys working in these fields needed to understand the regulatory systems, certification programs, and risk allocation issues associated with LEED-accredited projects. The article emphasizes that lawyers advising developers,…

May 1, 2010

Litigation

Bean, Kinney & Korman Represents Developer 1210 North Highland Street in Peter Glassman, Plaintiff v. Arlington County, Virginia, et. al.

Attorneys Jonathan Kinney and Raighne Delaney secured dismissal of an Establishment Clause challenge against affordable housing developer 1210 North Highland, with the court finding the $46 million project served a secular rather than religious purpose.

April 13, 2010