The Virginia General Assembly recently passed legislation that addresses concerns for the community association industry from the ruling in a recent Court of Appeals decision in Burkholder v. Palisades Park Owners Ass’n, 76...more
With the expansion in the size and scope of the Court of Appeals of Virginia on January 1, 2022, civil litigators in Virginia have an increased likelihood of a full appeal of virtually any trial court decision. However, since...more
The term “interpanel accord” has increased importance in Virginia civil state court practice after the General Assembly recently expanded the size and scope of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. More information about the...more
While most appeals do not occur until after a final order is issued by the circuit court, there are instances when an issue is so pressing that an appellate court will resolve it before the case proceeds to final judgment in...more
Recently, in Jacks v. Commonwealth, No. 0833-20-3, ___ Va. App. ___ (May 17, 2022), the Court of Appeals of Virginia issued its first en banc ruling since it expanded from 11 to 17 full-time members to accompany the new...more
- Learn about the significant changes that will enable almost all litigants to have a right to appeal to the Court of Appeals of Virginia
- Become aware of pitfalls at trial that could hurt your chances on appeal
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As part of a larger set of articles on appellate practice inspired by the Court of Appeals of Virginia taking on an expanded role, this article will discuss the often-overlooked but important topic of appeal bonds....more
Legal Alert for Community Associations: Community associations should take notice that Virginia recently became the final state to allow civil litigants a right to appeal a circuit court ruling. ...more
As discussed in our recent article, the Virginia General Assembly voted to allow most criminal defendants and civil litigants to have an appeal as of right to the Court of Appeals of Virginia starting on January 1, 2022. ...more
Until this last legislative session, Virginia was the only state in the nation without a right of appeal from civil judgments and criminal convictions. However, the most recent General Assembly session passed, and the...more