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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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

BrigliaMcLaughlin, PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Raziye (“Raz”) Andican. Ms. Andican joins Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More