COVID-19 Slows, but Doesn’t Stop, Litigation in Virginia Courts (Coronavirus and the Law)

Like most industries, the justice system has not been immune to the impacts of COVID-19. Many courts have issued orders which drastically alter the timeline of cases in unprecedented ways. This article summarizes the response of Virginia’s state and federal… Read more

April 6, 2020 | COVID-19 Legal Updates | Litigation

ADA Website Accessibility: California Court Requires Restaurant to Comply At Additional Cost

A California appellate court recently ruled in Thurston v. Midvale Corp. that a restaurant is required to bring its website into compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. The court’s decision is in line with numerous courts that have… Read more

February 4, 2020 | Litigation

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Is Your 5+ Year Real Property Lease Enforceable?

By Christopher W. Stevens

Did you know Stevie Wonder was giving some pretty good legal advice when he wrote: “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours?” Apparently, the Virginia Supreme Court thinks so too. Recently, the Court held that a 15-year lease was unenforceable against the… Read more

November 13, 2018 | Litigation | Real Estate & Land Use

Supreme Court Of Virginia Now Requires Votes Of Two Writ Panel Members To Grant An Appeal

By W. Thomas Chappell

Recently, the Supreme Court of Virginia decided to change its practice regarding the requirements for granting a petition for appeal to create a seemingly higher threshold. A party who wishes to appeal a lower court decision to the Supreme Court… Read more

July 16, 2018 | Appellate Law | Litigation

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