News & Publications

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

Construction

Tim Hughes featured in "Builders question efficacy of green certification."

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April 12, 2010

Construction

Timothy Hughes featured in "No Word Yet From JBG After Judge Dismisses Convention Hotel Lawsuit"

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March 30, 2010

Bean, Kinney & Korman Appoints John Kelly as Of Counsel to the Firm

Real estate attorney John Kelly joins as of counsel, bringing extensive experience representing lenders and developers in nationwide commercial real estate transactions, loan workouts, and complex office, retail, and government leasing.

March 15, 2010

Real Estate

Mortgage Purchaser Can’t Hold Title Insurer Liable for Fraudulent Conspiracy Between Originating Lender and Settlement Agent

Mortgage Purchaser Can’t Hold Title Insurer Liable for Fraudulent Conspiracy Between Originating Lender and Settlement Agent

February 18, 2010

Litigation

Raighne Delaney mentioned in "Million Dollar Settlements of 2009" in #13 (tie) for ADI Technologies Inc. V. EMW Inc.

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February 1, 2010