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Project Finance >
April 2012 - CWM Attorneys Attend Ribbon-Cutting for Howard Theatre
On April 9-10, 2012, attorneys Delphine Carnes and Harriet Reynolds attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening reception for the historic Howard Theatre located near the corner of 7th and T Streets in Washington, DC, a venue on the "Chitlin Circuit" known for launching the careers of many famous African-American performers. Read more >
Pictures courtesy of Howard Theatre Restoration, Inc. and Ellis Development Group
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Construction Law >
April 2012 – CWM Achieves Voluntary Dismissal of Construction Case at Trial
CWM attorney Ryan Snow
obtained voluntary dismissal of a construction case at trial when
plaintiff’s expert witness was unable to testify to a critical element
of proof. Mr. Snow represented the defendant in the case, which arose
out of a contract to replace a foundation system.
MARCH 2012 – CWM Succeeds in Virginia Supreme Court
CWM attorneys Ryan Snow and Amy McClure succeeded in the Virginia Supreme Court in a case arising out of a roof repair project. The case involved funds paid to an agent that were seized by the agent’s secured creditor before delivery to a contractor and architect. CWM represented the plaintiff who paid the funds and sued to recoup them under trust principles. The trial court granted judgment for plaintiff. On appeal, the Virginia Supreme Court affirmed in all respects, for the first time recognizing by name the “lowest intermediate balance rule” for tracing funds in a commingled account. Mr. Snow argued the appeal and Ms. McClure assisted on briefs. The case is reported at St. Joe Co. v. Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Auth., 283 Va. 403, 722 S.E.2d 622 (2012).
FEBRUARY 2012 – CWM Attorney Elected Officer in Statewide Construction Group
CWM attorney Ryan Snow has been elected an officer in the Construction and Public Contract Law Section of the Virginia Bar Association. Mr. Snow was previously a council member on the Section Council. The Construction and Public Contract Law Section includes over 200 construction attorneys throughout Virginia. Among other things, it evaluates and recommends changes to Virginia statutory law regarding construction and public contracts.
Public Sector Law >
April 2012 - CWM Success at Trial Ensures Secured Lien Remains
CWM attorneys Ryan Snow and Alyssa Embree
successfully prevented a plaintiff's effort to strip a secured
creditor's lien from a property in bankruptcy. CWM represented the
defendant in the adversary proceeding. The plaintiff filed suit to
avoid the lien as being unsupported by equity, but the federal
Bankruptcy Court disagreed after considering competing appraisals and
expert witness testimony.
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