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Court of Appeals Confirms Vested Rights Doctrine in Virginia

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On April 8, 2025, for the first time since its jurisdiction was expanded, the Court of Appeals of Virginia addressed in detail the doctrine of vested rights in the context of a zoning dispute in Board of Supervisors of Prince...more

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Suit for Copyright Infringement of Architectural Plans Allowed to Move Forward

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In a September 22 decision, District Judge David J. Novak denied the bulk of a motion to dismiss a suit alleging that a general contractor had infringed an architectural firm’s copyright on design plans for a brewery and...more

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The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 4, April 2023

Here are the Top Risks for the Construction and Engineering Sector - “Business interruption/supply chain disruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks for the construction and engineering industry, followed by the...more

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Virginia Prohibits Pay-If-Paid Clauses and Limits Pay-When-Paid Language

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On April 27, 2022, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin ratified amendments to two Virginia statutes, prohibiting pay-if-paid clauses in construction contracts, and limiting the effectiveness of pay-when-paid clauses in certain...more

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New Bat Rules May Affect Future Construction Projects, including New VDOT Tree Removal Limits

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Contractors and owners with projects that may affect forested areas after December of 2022 may face more restrictive prohibitions against tree removal under a proposed rule that would list the northern long-eared bat as an...more

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Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

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Virginia has joined 11 other states that have expressly prohibited “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts. If you have construction projects in Virginia, then read on. If you want know whether your state prohibits...more

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Virginia’s New Construction Payment Terms (Part 1)

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(Part one of a two-part article series) Confused about “pay-when-paid”, “pay-if-paid” clauses and the requirements of Virginia’s Prompt Payment Act on Virginia construction contracts? A new law intending to change the...more

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