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Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Worth a Listen: Judge Ortiz on Just Virginia
No new opinions or orders come from the Supreme Court of Virginia this Thursday, but if you still want something to fill the gap, you can turn to the Virginia Law Foundation’s podcast Just Virginia. More
Pinnacle Flooring Solutions, LLC v. Premier Homes Group, LLC, Record No. 250618 (Va. July 30, 2026)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issues one opinion today in which it clarifies that Rule 3:25(b), which requires that a party seeking attorney fees must “demand them” in the appropriate pleading and “identify the basis upon which the party relies,” is a pleading requirement, not a notice requirement. More
Horn v. Webb, Record No. 250511 (Va. July 16, 2026) (unpub. order)
Last Thursday, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued the sequel to Horn v. Webb, 302 Va. 70 (2023) (Horn I). Though unpublished, it provides practical guidance on remand proceedings. More
EQT Production Co. v. County of Wise, Record No. 250430 (Va. May 21, 2026)
In today’s opinion, the Supreme Court of Virginia reversed the Court of Appeals and held that Wise County was required to assess the fair market value of natural gas reserves—not just well infrastructure—when calculating property taxes on mineral lands under Code § 58.1-3286. More
Butcher v. General R.V. Center, Inc., Record No. 250213 (Va. Apr. 23, 2026)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases three published opinions today. In this one, it upholds a trial court’s partial attorney fee award in a Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act consumer dispute. More
Koski v. Republican Nat’l Comm., Record No. 260169 (Va. Mar. 4, 2025) (order)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issued an order today putting the redistricting referendum back on track. More
Garofalo v. Di Vincenzo, Record No. 250094 (Va. Feb. 26, 2026)
In one of two cases decided today, the Supreme Court of Virginia addressed for the first time the standard for “evident partiality” as a ground for vacating an arbitration award under the Virginia Uniform Arbitration Act, Code § 8.01-581.010(2). More
Landsdowne Conservancy v. SCC, Record Nos. 250492, 250493, 250494, 250495 (Va. Feb. 19, 2026)
In one of two opinions issued today, the Supreme Court of Virginia affirms the State Corporation Commission’s approval of two VEPCO transmission line projects in Loudoun. More
Groundworks Operations, LLC v. Campbell, Record No. 241092 (Va. Dec. 30, 2025)
In one of two opinions released today, the Supreme Court of Virginia addresses whether the Commonwealth’s wage theft statute applies to unpaid commissions. More
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