Juli Porto

Stack v. Larsen, Record No. 1301-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Sept. 26, 2023)

This is the second go-around in the appellate courts for these parties, fighting over property bequeathed in a will. More

Amazon Logistics, Inc. v. Virginia Employment Comm., Record No. 0310-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Sept. 26, 2023)

In a 32-page opinion, the Court of Appeals affirms the Virginia Employment Commission’s determination that Amazon Flex drivers are employees for purposes of unemployment tax. More

Be Careful What You Ask For…

The Court of Appeals does not hand down any published civil opinions today, so let’s talk about an often overlooked aspect of error preservation: endorsements to orders. More

Forbes v. Cantwell, Record No. 0212-22-3 (Va. Ct. App. Sept. 12, 2023)

In a split decision, the Court of Appeals discusses easements and the parol evidence rule. More

City-to-City Auto Sales, LLC v. Harris, Record No. 0728-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 29, 2023)

When is it too late to arbitrate? More

Salunkhe v. Christopher Customs, LLC, Record No. 1195-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 22, 2023)

When is an easement public? More

Navy Fed. Credit Union v. Lentz, Record No. 1115-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 15, 2023)

Can a financial institution be held liable for failing to detect a wire transfer scam? More

LKQ Corp. v. Morales, Record No. 1173-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 1, 2023)

In this case from the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Court of Appeals decides whether a claimant failed to cooperate with vocational rehabilitation without justification. More

Choi v. Choi, Record No. 0727-22-4 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 1, 2023)

In a published order, the Court of Appeals determines whether an amendment to its jurisdictional statute affects pending appeals. More

Miles v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0288-22-2 (Va. Ct. App. July 25, 2023)

The Court of Appeals interprets Rule 5A:18 and two terms within Code § 18.2‑279, which prohibits the discharge of a firearm within an occupied building. More