The Supreme Court of Virginia releases one opinion today in which it affirms the State Corporation Commission’s denial of a toll increase for the Dulles Greenway, rejecting both statutory and constitutional challenges brought by the toll road operator. More
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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
Rebh v. County Board of Arlington County, Record No. 240493 (Va. Nov. 27, 2024) (order)
In a rare move, the Supreme Court of Virginia issues a published order to explain its rationale for dismissing a petition for appeal. More
Windset Capital Corp. v. Debosky, Record No. 230733 (Va. Oct. 24, 2024) (unpub.)
The Supreme Court issues a published opinion and an unpublished order today. This post discusses the unpublished order, which finds that an unsigned complaint is a legal nullity and void ab initio. More
Norfolk Dept. of Social Servs. v. Goldberg, Record No. 1382-23-1 (Va. Ct. App. Aug. 20, 2024)
The Court of Appeals interprets the bad faith disclosure exception to the general rule that prohibits the disclosure of information related to reports of the abuse of children to DSS.More
Grady v. Blackwell, Record No. 1520-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. June 18, 2024)
The Court of Appeals explains the proper way to challenge the appointment of an estate administrator.More
Sidar v. Doe, Record No. 0837-23-4 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 16, 2024)
A trial court clerk’s mistake becomes an appellee’s misfortune. More
Williams v. Boggess, Record No. 0600-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. Apr. 9, 2024)
In its only published opinion today, the Court of Appeals construes a provision of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. More
McNally v. Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Record No. 0816-23-3 (Va. Ct. App. Mar. 26, 2024)
The Court of Appeals finds no constitutional error in a hearing held pursuant to the State Grievance Procedure. 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
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