Mediation and Arbitration – There is a big difference
In conversations with clients, it seems that people misuse the terms “mediation” and “arbitration” more than most other legal terms. Although I do not have any empirical data, my educated guess is that many businesses and construction contractors (who did not depend upon advice given by an experienced business attorney) insert “arbitration” clauses into their contracts thinking that they mean “mediation.” Some transactions involving the sale of real estate include an arbitration clause. Countless times, clients involved in a potential lawsuit point to the “arbitration” clause, and are disheartened when I explain to them the arbitration process. Many thought they were avoiding the potential high costs of litigation. These terms are NOT interchangeable and in this blog post I will explain the basic differences between them.
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Arbitration instead of Court? Be careful what you ask for
Over the past 15 years or so, “arbitration” provisions have appeared with increasing frequency in a wide variety of contracts. For example, declarations of covenants and restrictions recorded for homeowners associations, construction contracts, employment contracts, and commercial leases all may contain arbitration clauses. Arbitration may be a good idea, but you should know what “arbitration” means before you agree to be bound by such a provision.
Many people confuse the terms “mediation” and “arbitration.” Mediation refers to a process whereby a third-party helps facilitate a negotiated settlement between two or more parties. A mediator does not make decisions, does not take evidence, and does not conduct hearings. Parties simply negotiate and the mediator helps foster those negotiations.
Conversely, arbitrations are conducted like regular trials, with a judge-like arbitrator (or arbitrators) making a final decision based upon the evidence presented, and hopefully the law of your jurisdiction. Appeals of an arbitrator’s decision are virtually nonexistent.
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Virginia Supreme Court upholds arbitration award granted to homeowners who sued their HOA
It is relatively routine for developers or “declarants” to include arbitration provisions into the declaration of restrictive covenants recorded to establish a common interest community. Generally, arbitration clauses are preferred by developers for a variety of reasons including avoiding a jury and having a say in the choice of the fact-finder. However, those decisions made by the developers have long lasting effects upon homeowner boards following transition, because it is difficult for a board to effect a change in the documents.
Arbitration in debt collection: FTC says it’s a broken system
As a follow-up to our post on the costs and benefits of the arbitration process, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently issued a report indicating that the litigation and arbitration practices for resolving consumer debt need major reform.
Debt collection cases are on the rise. We have seen a tremendous increase in the number of cases we are filing on delinquent homeowner association dues. In James City County/Williamsburg, the local courts have seen a 27% increase in civil filings from 2006 to 2008. Other courts in Virginia and other states are experiencing similar increases in civil filings.
The FTC has made specific recommendations that the Federal government and the states consider new laws to protect consumers including a recommendation that a temporary ban be placed on the use of binding arbitration until such time that the arbitration forums have initiated changes to address deficiencies in arbitration. The FTC has suggested that state legislatures adopt measures to make it more likely that consumers will defend themselves in litigation, decreasing the prevalence of default judgments; require debt collectors to include more information about the alleged debt in their complaints; take steps to make it less likely that collectors will sue on debt on which the statute of limitations has run; and change laws to prevent the freezing of a specified amount in a bank account including funds exempt from garnishment.
We do not believe that these changes, if they occur, will effect our current practice areas and clients. However, we have also seen instances in which perceived procedural unfairness can lead to overreaching legislation. For example, it is fair to say that when the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was passed, legislators did not intend for it to reach into the wide-ranging areas it now does, including the collection of homeowner dues. See, e.g., Barry v. Board of Managers of Elmwood Park Condominium II, NT Slip Op 27506, http://caselaw.findlaw.com/ny-civil-court/1211140.html (December 12, 2007, NY Civil Court City of New York, Richmond County) (Judge Philip S. Straniere writing that “Somehow I think that Adams, Jefferson and Madison must be turning over in their graves at the thought that the federal government is regulating such a local activity as the collection of condominium association dues between the homeowner and the association”).
Arbitration tends to release pressure on state courts by handling cases that otherwise would be brought in court. However, if the process continues to be perceived as unfair, restrictions on the use of arbitration could be forthcoming.
Tarley Robinson, PLC, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
Williamsburg, Virginia
Attorneys’ Fees and Litigation – When fees get awarded to the “Prevailing Party”
In litigation matters involving common interest communities (otherwise known as homeowners associations (“HOAs”) or condominium owners associations (“condo associations”)), the issue of awarding attorneys’ fees for prevailing parties ultimately arises. Generally, the HOA’s Governing Documents or the condo association’s Condominium Instruments contain such a provision. Otherwise, attorneys’ fees may be recoverable by statute for HOAs and condo associations.
These attorney fee-shifting provisions, either by contract or statute, are contrary to the typical “American Rule” cases in which each side pays their own attorneys’ fees. Because litigation has become so expensive to pursue, whether to award attorneys’ fees, and the amount of any award, has become separate litigation on its own at the conclusion of cases.
In the recent case of Dewberry & Davis, Inc. v. C3NS, Inc., the Virginia Supreme Court was faced with the issue of “whether the circuit court erred in applying an attorneys’ fees provision of a contract.” We had previously blogged about this case, because in the underlying contract between the parties, Dewberry & Davis, an engineering company, had limited its liability for damages. The trial court had determined the limitation of liability clause was void, pointing to a recent change to Virginia Code § 54.1-411that permitted an engineering company to include a limitation of liability clause. Because the contract predated the code change, the court determined that those changes “demonstrate that the General Assembly fully intended to alter the statute’s intent.”
The case continued to trial, and eventually, upon appeal, to the Virginia Supreme Court. This blog post explains that Supreme Court decision relating to the award of attorneys’ fees.
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Do you need an attorney to negotiate on your behalf?
This blog post comes from Jason Howell, our 2011 Summer Associate when he was a rising third-year law student at the William & Mary Law School. Jason is working with us this summer and debuts his first blog post.
Negotiation can be challenging. Whether you are negotiating the terms of a business agreement, trying to buy or sell property, or settling a dispute, getting to an agreement can be difficult. Even if you are successful in getting the other side to negotiate with you, you may feel at a disadvantage or worry that there is something in the final negotiated agreement you are missing.
Hiring an experienced attorney to represent you can give you advantages that can help you get to an acceptable agreement. By using an attorney in your negotiation, you can benefit from the attorney’s knowledge and skill, which can help you to reach your negotiation goals.
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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-06-01
- ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ is a ratings record-setter. That’s a sentence I thought I’d never read. http://t.co/50YcfPoj #WV #
- Sign up for the June 5 Community Association Legislative Lunch & Learn in Williamsburg presented by Sue Tarley http://t.co/JIumBqcF #
- Blog Post: Virginia Supreme Court rules on dispute between winery and HOA – What does it means for your HOA? http://t.co/uKEgDnn6 #
- Is an injunction the right remedy to stop abusive HOA resident’s behavior? http://t.co/OYBNgWYl RT @virginiahoalaw #
- 11 Riskiest Dog Breeds for Homeowners and Renters-Insurance companies resist covering these dogs http://t.co/4qbznf5N MT @VirginiaHOALaw #
- Blog Post: Implementing an HOA Complaint Procedure in Virginia http://t.co/eXP4A7rP #in #
- Blog Post:: When might a Virginia employer be liable for unemployment compensation? http://t.co/CWEljmg8 #
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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-18
- Virginia Sup Ct Requires Face-to-Face Meeting Prior to Foreclosures on FHA Backed Loan http://t.co/9hWg0Ryi RT @natlawreview via @GT_LAW #
- Blog Post: Benefits of Community Associations: Are HOAs really as bad as some portray? http://t.co/R4tqRXp6 #
- Survey Names Top 3 Marketing Tools: Email, E-Newsletters, Social Media http://t.co/3eXSiOZJ RT @natlawreview via @stephenFairley #
- Blog Post: What are "Condominium Instruments?" http://t.co/NF2rtKCT #in #CondoLaw #
- Looks like nice weather for today's Central Virginia Chapter of CAI Golf Tournament! Doubt that will help my game, tho. http://t.co/f3oWuYyJ #
- Good advice. Blog Post: Restrictions on smoking in Condos should be handled with care. http://t.co/gsvcjiXP RT @SeaCondoAtty #
- Blog Post: Homeowners Associations – What are your Governing Documents? http://t.co/aES7K2mr Thanks for the RT @KramerLawFirm #
- 4 indispensable iPad apps for lawyers from @_RobDean http://t.co/WdGkbsbq RT @KramerLawFirm via @lawyertechrvw #
- Blog Post: Email is quick & effective but Face-to-face meeting can be powerful & persuasive. http://t.co/DaK6FBvd #HOA MT @myhoacommunity #
- Blog Post: Be aware of potential issues when an attorney is a Board member of your HOA http://t.co/po0DI7kz Thanks for RT @MyHOACommunity #
- Blog Post: What is your potential liability for serving on your HOA's Board of Directors? http://t.co/n413NXav #in #
- Blog Post: A Lien Change for the Better http://t.co/oTfrZkT9 RT @ConstructionLaw #
- Legislative Update on Virginia HOA Law in Williamsburg from Susan Tarley @VirginiaHOALaw http://t.co/qTb9MDOc #
- Blog Post: What is your potential liability for serving on your HOA's Board of Directors? http://t.co/n413NXav #in #
- Blog Post: Mediation or Meditation? Conflict is natural – it’s how we deal with it that matters http://t.co/fn0SZ3xa MT @ColmBrannigan #
- Blog Post: Homeowners Associations – What are your Governing Documents? http://t.co/sIdlRgam #HOA #
- Is it a bonus to have Attorney as HOA Pres? http://t.co/luGvoKh5 Be aware of potential issues. http://t.co/po0DI7kz Thanks @ColmBrannigan #
- Virginia Supreme Court rules against HOA and in favor of winery. http://t.co/pJ4piKyU #
- VA House Roll-Call on denying judgeship to Thorne-Begland: http://t.co/dOE1FaZA RT @JennMcClellanVA via @rtdnews #WBGVA delegates vote Nay #
- Sunrise on the Chesapeake Bay in Mathews County, Virginia http://t.co/JEWnuoBd #
- Homeowners Associations – What are your Governing Documents? http://t.co/CBE5waPz #
- Query: Is it a bonus to have Attorney as HOA president? http://t.co/luGvoKh5 Maybe, but be aware of potential issues. http://t.co/po0DI7kz #
- IL permits 55+ homes to be open to all ages: depressed housing market http://t.co/SUpjKjBf Thanks for the RT @SeaDirtLawyer @MarisaBocciEsq #
- Blog Post: Making a Citizen’s Arrest – From Mayberry, R.F.D. to Suffolk, Virginia http://t.co/hWdPygH9 #
- Blog Post: Do the Covenants for your HOA include an Arbitration Clause? Virginia Supreme Court tends to enforce them. http://t.co/mpje1pz7 #
- Blog Post: Get your fence off my property! Boundary Line Disputes http://t.co/tRBRwOX8 #
- Good Grief: Despite bi-partisan support Virginia House rejects openly gay man for judgeship. http://t.co/PaGkz0am #DailyShowHereWeCome #
- This morning on the Chesapeake Bay in Mathews County. A well-guarded secret. http://t.co/pLmpnjI3 #
- New Survey rates homeowners' satisfaction with HOAs http://t.co/xgR36wCP MT @hoamgtcom #
- Virginia Leadership Retreat 2012: Advanced education for HOA Mgrs & Business Ptrs. http://t.co/88jKvmgs #
- Blog Post: Can I cut down my neighbor’s tree when its branches overhang my property? http://t.co/IyhFV4GK #in #
- Blog Post: Business Review – Has your small business updated its shareholder agreement or operating agreement? http://t.co/ydTLGGg3 #in #
- Unable to sell units in 55+ housing, IL permits unsold age-restricted homes to be open to all ages. http://t.co/SUpjKjBf RT @virginiahoalaw #
- Blog Post: Okay a tree fell on my property. Who pays for the damage? http://t.co/kFPUhplH #in #
- The Tarley Robinson HOA Weekly is out! http://t.co/aBfVTsut ? Top stories today via @irem_info @chrisjaglowitz @tarleyrobinson @meebpc #
- Tarley Robinson Virginia Law is out! http://t.co/qplF7MWv ? Top stories today via @fairfaxbar @paulsamakow @jayokeeffe @sharonnelsonesq #
- Tarley Robinson Williamsburg News is out! http://t.co/hYArAkOT ? Top stories today via @mrwilliamsburg @vagazette @vainsurancepro #
- Thanks and #FF back at you @meebpc #
- Blog Post 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-11: Blog Post: Business Review – Has your small business … http://t.co/Mq4Hdm98 #in #
- 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-05-11 http://t.co/mcGIPvKY #
- Nike Ad boss discusses social-media – "Google AdWords is the only commercial model that is proven to work" http://t.co/3YcAvwNF MT @Clagett #
- Should I freeze my Credit Report after Identity Theft? http://t.co/8vXY7PM3 RT @Ktparkslaw #
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- Blog Post: Why you should have a buy-sell agreement with your business partners http://t.co/UNg0SReW #in #
- Blog Post: It's Spring! Can HOAs suspend pool privileges to collect unpaid assessments? http://t.co/LtdAffPD #HOA #pool RT @VirginiaHoaLaw #
- #FF to you too @meebpc @PCAM_Las_Vegas @FourPointsMgmt @Associa @MAcondoMGMT #
- #FF Thanks to you too @CondoandHOALaw @StrataLawyer @chrisjaglowitz @StephenMarcus1 @Condolawyers @CHDW_HOALaw #
- #FF Back at you @midorimiller @myhoacommunity @virginiahoalaw @ManagementTrust @julieadamen @BruceGran @hoamanagement @ColoradoHOAGal #
- Blog Post: 4 Tips to help your HOA protect its Attorney-Client Privilege http://t.co/uEvkkgIt #
- Blog Post: The Difference Between Service Animals & Emotional Support Animals for #HOAs and #Condos http://t.co/HbrqZsvN MT @LisaMagillEsq #
- Virginia Leadership Retreat at The Homestead – 2012 http://t.co/05MsFfb8 #VLR #
- Blog Post: 10 Best Places to Buy Foreclosures in 2012 http://t.co/MzYp2C1n @mrwilliamsburg #
- Blog Post: Small Business Break-Ups – The High Cost of Litigating a Forced Separation http://t.co/xGNem4rc #in #
- Blog Post: How is starting a business like getting married? http://t.co/UPEEYFYa #in #
- Blog Post: Construction project? Don't forget to execute your change orders. http://t.co/hMjDvTSu #in #
- First your building is condemned for eminent domain then you get cited because your protest sign is too big http://t.co/pWThVe6t @PilotNews #
- Every student at Walsingham Academy, from prekindergarten through twelfth grade – will be issued an iPad. http://t.co/pDKbKR4V #WBGVA #in #
- Virginia Leadership Retreat 2012: Advanced education 4 HOA Mgrs & Business Ptrs. http://t.co/QTUaHrgw MT @VirginiaHoaLaw #VLR #
- Timeshare Resale Scams: New VA law may help as resale companies required to register with CICB. http://t.co/5BbIc0fn MT @virginiahoalaw #
- Blog Post Small Business Break-Ups – The High Cost of Litigating a Forced Separation http://t.co/iGBGa73C #
- Just Who Does Your Insurance Agent/Broker Represent? http://t.co/Dr4kC1jl RT @CondoandHOALaw #condoHOA #condominium #homeowners #HOAs #
- Blog Post: ADA Compliance – Update on HOAs, Condos and Swimming Pools http://t.co/l3liAKlB #
- Homeowners: How does a #flood insurance policy differ from general #insurance coverage? http://t.co/0Erm1mQw RT @KGBLawFirm #condoHOA #FL #
- Blog Post: Why you should have a buy-sell agreement with your business partners http://t.co/UNg0SReW #
- Signup for the 25th Annual Legal and Legislative Update for SEVA-CAI #HOACondo #law http://t.co/xNtJew0f RT @Jwahwah #
- Bad news for #WBGVA hotels – this hotel with $9 m note foreclosed at $795k http://t.co/KEDBLLNT #
- Story of Battle of Williamsburg on 150th anniversary. It "taught Northerners and Southerners how to kill one another.” http://t.co/4CpLGgdU #
- Blog Post: Should I incorporate my business?" http://t.co/bHL8dPGA #in #
- Blog Post: ADA Compliance – Update on HOAs, Condos and Swimming Pools http://t.co/l3liAKlB – #in #
- Recommended for those in the HOA field: Gitomer's Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude http://t.co/cHYxM2l2 RT @MyHOACommunity via @ideaguypcam #
- Blog Post: Tips on dealing with conflict between members of a Board of Directors http://t.co/MFmJ69ku #HOA #Condo RT @julieadamen #
- Thanks @BruceGwaltney! I gave @tarleyrobinson +K about Lawyers And Law Firms on @klout http://t.co/MaC0fBlG #
- Blog Post: Enforcing HOA covenants important for HOA communities http://t.co/wHzUpLuo Thanks for the RT @MyHOACommunity @JulieAdamen #
- Blog Post: Can HOAs suspend pool privileges to collect unpaid assessments? http://t.co/nB9VimXr #
- Blog Post Small Business Break-Ups – The High Cost of Litigating a Forced Separation http://t.co/iGBGa73C #
- Blog Post: Why you should have a buy-sell agreement with your business partners http://t.co/UNg0SReW #in #
- Good stuff RT @jamisonkoehler: The neckties that will last you forever http://t.co/RUnrIUYX #
- HOA attorneys and management companies-Virginia Leadership Retreat at The Homestead http://t.co/cSIs9AJ8 Thanks for the RT @stephenpfeiffer #
- WHA??? HOA rents home it doesn't own. http://t.co/zRCkVAYv #
- Blog Post: BFHA Financing Available for Condos ONLY if Entire Building Qualifies. http://t.co/pGbw2ghB RT @BeaconMgt: #
- With Rental Restrictions, #Condo Owners Face Hurdles. http://t.co/mWIDR39M RT @CondoandHOALaw #
- Are Real Estate Listing Agreements enforceable when they aren't in writing? http://t.co/a7P69tmF Thanks for the RT @MelissaSoFloLaw #
- RT @MelissaSoFloLaw: In case you were wondering, in Florida a listing agreement can be oral. See Coral Gates v. Hodes http://t.co/oYT9oiQP #
- Blog Post: Can HOAs suspend pool privileges to collect unpaid assessments? http://t.co/uCsgTHN5 #in #
- Blog Post Small Business Break-Ups – The High Cost of Litigating a Forced Separation: A recent Virginia Supr… http://t.co/TaEWUbG8 #in #
- Small Business Break-Ups – The High Cost of Litigating a Forced Separation http://t.co/uC8cXxE4 #
- Location of new Courthouse and renovation of old courthouse are election issues in Fredericksburg, VA http://t.co/Rx8o4Izn #
- Blog Post:: Email scams (continued) http://t.co/ajVEvViP #
- Blog Post:: Enforcing HOA covenants important for common interest communities http://t.co/GpH0t0hF #
- The Tarley Robinson HOA Weekly is out! http://t.co/aBfVTsut ? Top stories today via @califcondoguru @colmbrannigan @granthaddock @athomenet #
- Tarley Robinson Virginia Law is out! http://t.co/qplF7MWv ? Top stories today via @_robdean @mercertrigiani @fairfaxbar @jamisonkoehler #
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- Tarley Robinson Williamsburg News is out! http://t.co/hYArAkOT ? Top stories today via @greggarrettsr @mrsmoneyaf @buschgardensva #
- At the Williamsburg Bar's Legal Outreach Program—Free legal consultation provided to those who meet financial criteria http://t.co/glKcF8vW #
- Amazing recovery continues for Bolton's Muamba RT @fmuamba: Thank u so much 4 ur prayers,love and support. Good 2 be back on twitter. #
- Virginia Company Bank opens new corporate headquarters at City Center in Newport News http://t.co/TzkUVSlp #
- Homeowners Associations And Solar Panels Don't Always Mix http://t.co/o4mAKNhf RT @VaHOALaw via @TheMossReport #
- Blog Post 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-04-27: HOA Board's new Rule prohibiting inoperative vehicle … http://t.co/LQYw4YsS #in #
- 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-04-27 http://t.co/ZE2nxvhm #
- Blog Post: New 2012 Virginia Statute – HOAs must adopt “Cost Schedule” to recover copy costs http://t.co/1V40hjXQ #
- Blog Post: Use your HOA/condo newsletter to highlight your Board's good deeds http://t.co/HL2wdRnl Thanks for the RT @chrisjaglowitz #
- Blog Post: Arbitration instead of Court? Be careful what you ask for. http://t.co/uKApAnes Thanks for the RT @CondoAndHOALaw @McDonoughLawVa #
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2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-04-27
- HOA Board's new Rule prohibiting inoperative vehicle is upheld though it affected only one owner. http://t.co/Zz6wvUUH RT @VaHOALaw #
- Blog Post: What can HOA do to collect dues when bankrupt homeowner surrenders property but lender doesn't foreclose http://t.co/4OPWpSV2 #in #
- Blog Post: What can be done to stop secondhand smoke from entering your #condominium unit? http://t.co/ZR1iosML RT @CondoandHOALaw #
- Blog Post: Real Estate Listing Agreements for the sale of property: Are they enforceable even if not in writing? http://t.co/HX7bHsrr #in #
- Board members and Duty to Disclose potential conflicts: NBA Players Union Exec and family ties http://t.co/136CX8Pk RT @WojYahooNBA #
- Blog Post HOA attorneys and management companies – Virginia Leadership Retreat at The Homestead – July 2012 http://t.co/cSIs9AJ8 #in #
- Thanks for the mention @intercommassoc: Communities Online is out! http://t.co/8XW5z4v8 #
- Blog Post: HOA Management companies and attorneys – Virginia Leadership Retreat at The Homestead – 2012 http://t.co/05MsFfb8 #in #
- Blog Post: "May vs. Shall" – When must your HOA Board enforce your community's governing documents? http://t.co/7e4TmgNT MT @CondoandHOALaw #
- Blog Post: New 2012 Virginia Statute – HOAs must adopt “Cost Schedule” to recover copy costs http://t.co/jfZHMF0U #in #
- Blog Post: Use your HOA/condo newsletter to highlight your Board's good deeds http://t.co/kBzjLXn6 Thanks for the RT @WillShewmake #
- Can service assistance animals include a "Service Monkey?" Dilbert Daily Comic Strip: http://t.co/0S7Wklyg #
- Blog Post: Arbitration instead of Court? Be careful what you ask for. http://t.co/uKApAnes #in #
- Blog Post: HOAs and Management Companies – Does your contract say what you think it says? http://t.co/Jq7ZmFnM #in #
- False Claim Act Lawsuit Filed Against Hundreds of Las Vegas HOAs http://t.co/3sAu6yeV (lawsuit pdf) http://t.co/kEp7VMwJ RT @NV_HOA_CAM #
- In Williamsburg, JCC Board of Supervisors asks Dominon Power to "Bury" its plan for power lines across the James River http://t.co/3SjUB6v6 #
- Ha Ha Be careful of your playing partners! http://t.co/53k0yJ6C @_RobDean: Worst night of poker ever. I was lucky to leave with my car keys. #
- Thanks for the mention @permafrog: The Renewable Economy Gazette ? today's top stories via @tracefacemsu @changetrust http://t.co/A158rNtR #
- Blog Post: American Bar Association says lawyers must caution clients of risks of using work email http://t.co/JoQeAuJw #in #
- Blog Post: Use your HOA/condo newsletter to change perceptions. Highlight your Board's good deeds http://t.co/hvAxzjyf MT @myhoacommunity #
- VA Legislature passed law to create a "model declaration of CCRs"-Governor vetoed. #HB423 http://t.co/KQYpf84Q RT @vahoalaw #
- Tips for Minimizing Legal Fees, include get lawyer involved sooner rather than later http://t.co/MbDYT7B2 Thanks for the RT @utahcondolaw #
- Blog Post: New VA Statute – HOAs must adopt "Cost Schedule" to recover copy costs http://t.co/jfZHMF0U Thanks for the RT @ColoradoHOAGal #
- Blog Post: Thinking about filing a Mechanic's Lien? Title Search is the key. http://t.co/UNQj2eKv MT @constructionlaw #
- Blog Post: Does your HOA's Swimming Pool need to be ADA Compliant? http://t.co/UJrg34aJ #in #
- Blog Post Virginia Leadership Retreat at The Homestead – 2012: It's that time of year again to schedule your… http://t.co/KlxHGvfX #in #
- Virginia Leadership Retreat at The Homestead – 2012 http://t.co/nQlghzz1 #
- I guess I now need a Plan B. RT @constructionlaw: A Plan to Die at Your Desk Isn’t the Best of Plans http://t.co/vWt94LcN via @alps411 #
- Just saw Cabin In The Woods. Helpful tips from the CDC Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse http://t.co/08rj7hWJ #
- Blog Post: New 2012 Virginia Statute – HOAs must adopt “Cost Schedule” to recover copy costs http://t.co/jfZHMF0U #in #
- The practical realities of suspending use rights in #FL #condominiums, #cooperatives and #HOAs http://t.co/5nY1acAY RT @CondoandHOALaw #
- Blog Post: Tips for Minimizing Legal Fees, including get lawyer involved sooner rather than later http://t.co/Zdm5kXe5 MT @GailPizetoski2 #
- Blog Post: Does your HOA have a security co.? If so, is your HOA adequately insured? How about indemnity? http://t.co/dcmBSeUs MT @HOA2HOA #
- Texas #HOA says kangaroo can stay with family as Service Animal http://t.co/QoKscCaT Thanks for the RT @GailPizetoski2 @CondoAndHOALaw #
- Blog Post: Limited Liability Companies: What happens to an LLC when a Member dies? http://t.co/gHjc64CO #in #
- Blog: Emails from work computer can waive rights to privileged communcation http://t.co/vAM5ORNy Thanks for the RT @natlawreview @HOA2HOA #
- A cool story for us "dirt lawyer" geeks – Lost deed and ensuing search puts Winchester lawyer on quest. http://t.co/XdW95vCI #
- Well done! @Jwahwah In the process of having this done. New 2012 Virginia Statute for HOAs http://t.co/U3HnWbtQ #
- Blog Post: Same Employer – Different Result in this VA Supreme Court Case Regarding Noncompete Agreement http://t.co/g4v9qgJV #in #
- Blog Post: A Trial Judge Is Not a Potted Plant: "Observations from a [VA] Trial and Appellate Judge" http://t.co/UOQ8grXa via @jayokeeffe #
- Blog Post: Emails from work computer can waive rights to privileged communications http://t.co/ixwDWnSB #in #
- What happens when the service assistance animal is a “dangerous breed” of dog? http://t.co/xGLtRygW RT @L8est #
- Kangaroo as service animal? Texas #HOA says kangaroo can stay with Spring family http://t.co/SI8WsXQm RT @canetwork #
- Man sues stores for refusing to permit him to enter with his service assistance animal: a Horse. http://t.co/b9THxsVS RT @canetwork #
- Is an HOA's refusal to allow potentially therapeutic poodles a human rights violation? http://t.co/LRizi2Ky #condoHOA MT @CondoandHOALaw #
- Blog Post New 2012 Virginia Statute – HOAs must adopt “Cost Schedule” to recover copy costs: The Virginia Co… http://t.co/iRedvHjY #in #
- New 2012 Virginia Statute – HOAs must adopt "Cost Schedule" to recover copy costs http://t.co/E05y22tg #
- Blog Post: HOAs, ADA, and FHA: regulating “Service or Assistance Animals” An issue sure to get bigger. http://t.co/aOEk2nuQ #in #
- Very nice! RT @myhoacommunity: In a past life, I use to build guitars. After a while I decided to build this one for me http://t.co/Cq1kzQ5a #
- The Tarley Robinson HOA Weekly is out! http://t.co/aBfVTsut ? Top stories today via @hoaleader @granthaddock @propertyware @hoasoftware #
- Tarley Robinson Virginia Law is out! http://t.co/qplF7MWv ? Top stories today via @fairfaxlawyer @jennmcclellanva @olddomwatchdog #
- Grammar Police: When do you use "who" and when do you use "whom" http://t.co/VmzkEp9G #
- Fabrice Muamba on his amazing recovery: "What happened to me was really more than a miracle." http://t.co/2TPhsX7V RT @ESPNSoccernet #
- #Pittbombthreats over? "Our only demand has been met, our campaign is over with immediate effect." http://t.co/fxyLW7DM RT @ThePittNews #
- Coward agrees to stop bomb threats if Pitt drops reward. http://t.co/fxyLW7DM #Pittbombthreats MT @ThePittNews #
- Tarley Robinson Williamsburg News is out! http://t.co/hYArAkOT ? Top stories today via @wbgfarmersmkt @mrwilliamsburg @yeswilliamsburg #
- Blog Post 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-04-20: Cal. HOA paying it forward-establishes fund to help n… http://t.co/BhKP13IV #in #
- 2-Minute Drill Weekly Tweets for 2012-04-20 http://t.co/mu6uvia7 #
- Blog Post: Lawsuits against HOAs are expensive and time-consuming for all. Make sure your lawyer emphasizes ADR http://t.co/xYgeXfFE #
- Business Judgment Rule and Boards: Courts Seldom Let Individual HOA Board Members Get Sued. Except When… http://t.co/zUAxopTF RT @vahoalaw #
- Cool stuff: @SandsAnderson uploaded a video on biking as a lifestyle in #Richmond with @VentureLawyer. http://t.co/FXmiYH9X RT #
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