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Electronic Documents: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

September 16, 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

Construction

Architect Escapes Indemnity Claim Based on ADA and FHA

June 1, 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

Firm Appoints Timothy Hughes to Equity Shareholder

Construction and commercial litigation attorney Timothy Hughes is elevated to equity shareholder, recognized for 19-plus years of legal experience, LEED accreditation, and leadership as editor of the firm's Virginia Real Estate, Land Use and Construction Law blog.

January 1, 2010

Bean, Kinney & Korman Adopts Sustainability Policy

Bean, Kinney & Korman formalized its commitment to environmental sustainability with a firm-wide policy reducing paper, energy, and waste --- backed by eight LEED-accredited attorneys operating from an Arlington LEED Silver building.

December 1, 2009

Construction

A Look at LEED 2009

In this article from The Construction Specifier, Timothy R. Hughes and Ela W. Kapusta explain the major changes introduced in LEED 2009, the updated Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. The article notes that LEED 2009 was designed to rationalize and harmonize the various LEED programs into a more cohesive system, with greater emphasis on credit alignment, credit weighting, and regionalization. The authors explain that the…

November 1, 2009