When it comes to title insurance, Texas is an anomalous state. Most states are “ALTA states” and use title insurance forms that the American Land Title Association — a trade association representing the title insurance...more
For the first time since 2009, the Virginia General Assembly has not extended the validity periods for all approved site plans, special permits and special exceptions. Under Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2209.1:1, all valid...more
After a lengthy process to identify potential offshore wind energy areas that originated in 2022, on June 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the auction date for two offshore wind lease areas...more
In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly approved legislation that gave certain tax abatements for solar facilities installed as part of a solar energy project, which abatements depended in part on the size of the project. The...more
Virginia’s energy policy shifted significantly with Gov. Ralph Northam’s signature of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly that became effective July 1, 2020....more
The 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly likely will be remembered as a watershed moment for energy policy in Virginia. With passage of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Virginia’s two incumbent utilities are...more
When the City of Richmond’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system (known as the PULSE) begins operating along Broad and East Main streets in October 2017, new transit oriented development projects in that area may follow. If a...more
Beginning in October 2017, the City of Richmond’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System, known as the PULSE, will operate through the center of Broad and East Main streets. The PULSE Corridor will run from Willow Lawn to Orleans...more
Applicants and local governments continue to grapple with the best way to apply the proffer legislation revisions enacted in 2016 by the Virginia General Assembly. In a recent meeting of the Local Government Attorneys of...more
Chesterfield County’s new proffer policy was the center of discussion at the Nov. 16 meeting of the Home Building Association of Richmond. The county adopted the new policy following the Virginia General Assembly’s...more