In one of two opinions released today, the Supreme Court of Virginia held that a sentencing order imposing supervised probation “until released by the Court or the Probation Officer” did not violate Code § 19.2-303’s five-year cap on supervised probation. More
Category Archives: SCV Opinions
Cupp v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., Record No. 250902 (Va. Apr. 2, 2026)
The Supreme Court of Virginia answered a certified question from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the scope of immunity under Code § 63.2-1512 for individuals who report suspected child abuse. More
Lee v. Virginia State Bar, Record No. 250724 (Va. Mar. 19, 2026)
The Supreme Court of Virginia unanimously affirmed the two-year license suspension of Joseph Willis Lee, III, a prosecutor found to have knowingly withheld exculpatory evidence from a criminal defendant. More
Perkins v. Howington, Record No. 240960 (Va. Mar. 12, 2026)
The Supreme Court of Virginia issued one published opinion today in which it interpreted the “just cause” provision of the statute that permits adoption without a birth parent’s consent under certain circumstances. 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
Sentara Med. Group v. Klena, Record No. 250671 (Va. Feb. 26, 2026)
In one of two opinions released today, the Supreme Court of Virginia unanimously reversed the trial court’s decision that Chesapeake Regional Medical Group was entitled to sovereign immunity from Sentara’s tortious interference claim, but left open the possibility that proper factual development in future cases could establish that it does enjoy immunity. More
Commonwealth v. Mattocks, Record No. 250586 (Va. Feb. 19, 2026)
The Supreme Court of Virginia releases two opinions today. In this one, it holds that sovereign immunity bars a group of Department of Corrections employees from suing the Commonwealth for unpaid overtime. 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
Keil v. O’Sullivan, Record No. 240824 (Va. Feb. 12, 2026)
The Supreme Court of Virginia addresses whether a demoted sheriff’s deputy can access internal affairs investigation records under state information laws. More
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