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Virginia Lawyervol Virginia LawyerVOL. 65/NO. 4 • DECEMBER 2016 VIRGINIA LAWYER REGISTER The Official Publication of the Virginia State Bar Construction and Public Contracts Law Restoring Felons’ Gun Rights Advancing Mental Health Courts A Detailed Look at Deck Collapse Law Life, Long-Term Care, Health, Professional Liability VIRGINIA Disability & Fixed Annuities & Business Coverage BARRISTERS . Phone .............. 804-270-5128 Phone .............. 804-377-1012 ALLIANCE INC I N S U R A N C E A G E N C Y Toll-Free.......... 800-358-7987 Toll-Free.......... 844-370-9218 A s u b s i d i a r y o f T h e V i r g i n i a B a r A s s o c i a t i o n VBAI_2016_ad_8.5x10.875_4C.indd 1 1/21/2016 2:14:03 PM Virginia Lawyer The Official Publication of the Virginia State Bar December 2016 Volume 65/Number 4 Features Access to GENERAL INTEREST Legal Services 42 Pro Bono Conference Features 16 Mental Health Courts on the Rise Powell Award, New Frankie Muse by The Honorable Joseph A. Migliozzi Jr. and Freeman Award Denisa Muhametaj 44 Putting a Life Back Together 18 Shaking the Virginia Gun Rights 8 Ball by D. Bradley Kent by Seth Saunders 22 They All Fall Down: An Overview of the Law on Deck and Balcony Collapses Noteworthy by Matthew W. Broughton, Gregory D. Habeeb, and Nicole A. Poltash VSB NEWS CONSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW 46 Highlights of the Virginia State Bar Council Meeting 27 Construction and Public Contracts Law 46 IP Section Student Writing by Jennifer A. Mahar Competition Awards 28 Individual Accountability and Corporate PEOPLE Cooperation — a Year in Review 47 In Memoriam by Dawn L. Merkle 32 Good Law, Smart Business, and Sound Public Policy: Strict Compliance with Notice Provisions Departments in Virginia Public Construction Contracts by Rodolfo R. “Rudy” Remigio 8 Letters 48 CLBA 38 Changes to Differing Site Conditions Clause in 49 VSB TECHSHOW VDOT Construction Contracts Specifications by James Germano 54 CLE Calendar 61 Professional Notices VIRGINIA LAWYER REGISTER 62 Classified Ads and Advertiser’s Index 55 Disciplinary Proceedings 58 Nominations Sought For Awards 56 Disciplinary Summaries 58 Law In Society Essay Contest 57 Notices To Members: 58 Save The Dates Columns 57 Supreme Court of Virginia 58 Comments Sought On Proposed Approves Amendments Rule Changes 10 President’s Message 57 Supreme Court of Virginia 58 Nominations Sought For District 12 Executive Director’s Message Approves Legal Ethics Opinions Committee Vacancies 14 Bar Counsel’s Message 57 Council Approves Rule Changes, 59 Nominations Sought For LEO Committee Vacancies 50 Virginia Law Foundation 60 President-Elect Causey Seeks 51 Law Libraries 58 Criminal Law Seminar Members For Virginia State Bar 58 Free Legal Answers Committees 52 Technology and the Practice of Law Cover: Holiday Mixer Photo by Bill Dickinson, Sky Noir Photography. Virginia Lawyer Virginia State Bar The Official Publication of the Virginia State Bar 2016–17 OFFICERS 17th Circuit Michael W. Robinson, President Timothy B. Beason, Arlington http://www.vsb.org Doris H. Causey, President-elect John H. Crouch, Arlington Edward L. Weiner, Immediate Past President Adam D. Elfenbein, Arlington Editor: Karen A. Gould, Executive Director and Chief Gregory T. Hunter, Arlington Gordon Hickey Operating Officer David A. Oblon, Arlington ([email protected]) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 18th Circuit Michael W. Robinson, Tysons Corner, President Barbara S. Anderson, Alexandria Assistant Editor and Advertising: Doris H. Causey, Richmond, President-elect Foster S. B. Friedman, Alexandria Carolyn M. Grimes, Alexandria Deirdre Norman Edward L. Weiner, Fairfax, Immediate Past President ([email protected]) 19th Circuit Marni E. Byrum, Alexandria James F. Davis, Fairfax Nancy C. Dickenson, Abingdon David J. Gogal, Fairfax Graphic Design: Eugene M. Elliott, Roanoke Joyce M. 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Nichols, Jr., Glen Allen Conference of Local Bar Associations Chair Daniel L. Rosenthal, Richmond Barbara S. Anderson, Alexandria Rhysa G. South, Henrico Diversity Conference Chair 15th Circuit Latoya A. Capers, Arlington Virginia State Bar Staff Directory Jennifer L. Parrish, Fredericksburg Senior Lawyers Conference Chair Frequently requested bar contact 16th Circuit Bruce E. Robinson, South Hill information is available online at R. Lee Livingston, Charlottesville Young Lawyers Conference President Palma E. Pustilnik, Charlottesville Dean E. Lhospital, Charlottesville www.vsb.org/site/about/bar-staff. 4 VIRGINIA LAWYER | December 2016 | Vol. 65 www.vsb.org We are employee benefits specialists dedicated to the needs of Virginia law firms. 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