Conservation Easements – Buyer Beware
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Think twice before entering into a conservation easement or buying property subject to one. It is a noble premise for an individual… Read more »
Fairfax County Reenacts zMOD; Files Va. Supreme Court Rehearing Petition
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
On Thursday, March 23rd, the Virginia Supreme Court decided Berry v. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, which struck down the amended Fairfax… Read more »
Changes in Virginia Statute Require Review of Form Construction and Vendor Contracts
Wednesday, Mar 01, 2023
Starting January 1, 2023, Virginia law mandates specific payment terms in agreements between owners and contractors, and agreements between contractors and subcontractors… Read more »
Shared Easement Maintenance – What To Know
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023
While most urban and suburban properties have direct access to a public right of way, some properties, particularly those in more rural… Read more »
Do You Have More Time to Bring your Claim?
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022
Virginia Court of Appeals confirms that the time to file claims was extended by the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Emergency COVID-19 Orders… Read more »
Virginia Supreme Court Expands Standing in Land Use Cases
Thursday, Aug 11, 2022
In a shift from its prior decisions and those of many circuit courts, the Virginia Supreme Court recently held that neighbors of… Read more »
Virginia Supreme Court Addresses the Unconstitutional Conditions Doctrine in the Context of Proffer Enforcement
Thursday, Aug 11, 2022
“[P]roffers are voluntary commitments made by landowners in order to facilitate approval of conditional zoning and rezoning requests by ameliorating the impact… Read more »
Employee Spotlight: Joanna Thomas
Friday, Jun 17, 2022
Joanna Thomas joined the firm in 2021 as a Litigation Associate for the Prince William office. Prior to joining the firm, Joanna… Read more »
Your New Tenant Advises They Intend to Move In with Their Emotional Support Alpaca: Can You Say No?
Friday, Jun 17, 2022
Emotional Support Animals, Image Source: Public Domain You may have noticed a proliferation of emotional support animals of all types, including… Read more »
