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News & Analysis as of May 18, 2013

The Mechanics of Mechanics Liens

by Garret Murai | Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 5/10/2013

One of the most effective payment remedies for direct contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers is the mechanics lien. First conceived by Thomas Jefferson to encourage construction of the then “new” capital city of...more

Condemnation Changed (Permanently?) In Virginia

by Timothy R. Hughes | Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC on 11/30/2012

On November 6, Virginia voted by a nearly 3-1 margin to amend the state constitution and drastically change eminent domain law. The constitutional amendment may ultimately be the source of quite a few unintended consequences...more

Condominium Developers Can Require Arbitration for Construction Defect Lawsuits Through Project CC&Rs

by Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 10/9/2012

The California Supreme Court recently held that the developer of a condominium project may unilaterally impose arbitration on an owners association by recording a declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions that...more

Construction & Land Use Newsletter - March 2012

by Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC on 3/31/2012

In This Issue: - D.C. Jobs Bill Has Far-Reaching Implications for Contractors...Page 1 - Proposed Amendment to Virginia’s Constitution Could Limit Government’s Use of Eminent Domain...Page 2 - Meet Our Attorneys -...more

Sauce For the Goose? Home Builders Lose a Standing Battle

by Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law on 12/11/2011

Developers have cheered in recent years as the Supreme Court has tightened its standing rules. In a decision issued on Friday in National Association of Home Builders v. EPA, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia...more

Homeowner Associations And Members Not Necessarily Bound By Arbitration Provisions In CC&RS Or In Related Purchase Agreement Where...

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/10/2010

Homeowners and homeowner associations are not necessarily bound by arbitration provisions in a declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions, or in a related purchase agreement, where the developer is the initial and...more

Community Developement Districts Violate Florida Constitution

by Eddie Velie on 1/1/2009

Years of research for writing a newsletter culminate in this conclusion. The author believes only the unique insight of a real estate broker, mortgage broker, and community association manager with a Master's degree could...more