In yesterday’s sole opinion, the Supreme Court of Virginia answers the question of whether an unsigned legible copy of a contract can be used to prove the contents of an illegible signed contract. More
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Commonwealth v. Kartozia, Record No. 240294 (Va. June 6, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases one opinion today in which it addresses the “good-faith claim-of-right defense.” More
Under Wild Skies, Inc. v. National Rifle Association of America, Record No. 240683 (Va. May 29, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases two opinions today. In this one, it rejects the doctrine of adequate assurance in contract law. More
Commonwealth v. Paxton, Record No. 240326 (Va. May 29, 2025)
In one of two opinions issued today, the Supreme Court applies constitutional harmless error analysis to reinstate a second-degree murder conviction. More
Norfolk Southern Rwy. Co. v. SCC, Record No. 240869 (Va. May 22, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issues one published opinion today in which it strikes down a 2023 statute designed to accelerate broadband expansion. More
Schmidt v. Deel, Record No. 240264 (Va. Apr. 24, 2025) (unpub.)
The Supreme Court releases a single unpublished order today in which it rules that unpaid child support obligations can be pursued as contractual claims potentially reaching back years before any court petition for support is filed. More
Shaw v. Commonwealth, Record No. 240212 (Va. Apr. 17, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases one opinion today in which it finds that harmless error applies to a trial court’s decision to exclude expert testimony. More
Commonwealth v. Castillo Canales, Record No. 230829 / Castillo Canales v. Commonwealth, Record No. 230934 (Va. Apr. 10, 2025)
In this, one of two opinions released today, the Supreme Court of Virginia case addresses the interpretation of Virginia Code § 19.2-306.1, which governs how courts may sentence individuals who violate probation terms. More
Poulson v. Commonwealth, Record No. 240081 (Va. Apr. 10, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases two opinions today, both criminal cases. In this case, the Court affirms warrantless arrests on home curtilage are constitutional when officers are lawfully present and have probable cause. More
West Virginia & Appalachian Laborers’ District Council v. State Corporation Commission, Record No. 240315 (Va. Mar. 27, 2025)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issues one opinion today in which it addresses an appeal by the West Virginia & Appalachian Laborers’ District Council challenging the State Corporation Commission’s approval of certificates of public convenience and necessity for Sycamore Cross Solar LLC’s proposed 240-megawatt solar facility. More
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