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Chambers USA Guide 2018 Names BrigliaMcLaughlin, PLLC As Leading Construction Law Firm
January 26th, 2018
BrigliaMcLaughlin PLLC has again been selected to the exclusive Chambers USA Guide 2018 for its expertise in construction law. Chambers USA selectively ranks the leading firms in an ex…
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Maryland Appeals Court Limits Application of Construction Trust Statute to Contracts Subject to Little Miller Act and Mechanics' Lliens
January 26th, 2018
The Maryland Construction Trust Statute provides a powerful tool to prevent a dishonest contractor from merely closing up shop to avoid liability for its malfeasance. However, as a creature of statute, it is not without its limitations. In the recent…
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Robert J. Dietz Co-Authors Chapter of 2017 A201 Deskbook
November 14th, 2017
Robert J. Dietz has co-authored a chapter in the ABA Forum on Construction Law 2017 A201 Deskbook. The A201 document, the industry’s most frequently used set of construction general conditions, works in tandem with virtually all of the AIA fam…
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Robert J. Dietz and Shoshana E. Rothman Have Been Named Partners With BrigliaMcLaughlin
November 1st, 2017
BrigliaMcLaughlin is pleased to announce that Robert “Rob” J. Dietz and Shoshana “Shana” E. Rothman have been promoted to Partners with the firm. Rob and Shana have each practi…
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Raziye Andican Joins BrigliaMcLaughlin
September 18th, 2017
BrigliaMcLaughlin, PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Raziye (“Raz”) Andican. Ms. Andican joins
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Maryland Enforces Pay-if-Paid Clause Against Subcontractor on a Virginia Project
July 7th, 2017
In the recent decision of Young Electrical Contractors, Inc. v. Dustin Construction, Inc., the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, applying Virginia law, affirmed a circuit court ruling that a pay-if-paid clause can vitiate a subcontractor’s claims…
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Recent Decision Highlights the Benefits that Qualified Mechanic's Lien Counsel Can Provide to Lien Claimants
June 26th, 2017
Earlier this month, the Virginia Supreme Court issued a mechanic’s lien decision that underscores the benefits of having a qualified mechanic’s lien attorney prepare and file a lien. While the Court ultimately found in favor of the mechanic’s…
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Shannon J. Briglia Co-Authors Article in Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal
May 1st, 2017
Shannon J. Briglia has co-authored an article for the Winter 2017 edition of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Journal titled: “Recent Developments in Fidelity and Surety Law.” To read the article, click…
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BrigliaMcLaughlin Obtains Complete Recovery on Summary Judgment for Surety Client
March 31st, 2017
On March 7, 2017, BrigliaMcLaughlin obtained summary judgment on behalf of a surety client in the case Developers Surety and Indemnity Company v. Belcher, et al., before the U.S. Dist…
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Lauren P. McLaughlin Elected Chair of VBA Construction and Public Contracts Law Section
January 25th, 2017
Lauren P. McLaughlin has been elected as the Chair of the Virginia Bar Association Construction and Public Contracts Law Section. The Section works to monitor, initiate and promote legislation that affects the construction industry and matters of pub…
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