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Client Alert: Assignments of Error: Is That Your Final Answer?

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On July 22, 2025, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued a published order in Sisco v. Holtzman, Rec. No. 024025, clarifying the rules for assignments of error in appellate proceedings. Assignments matter. The Court of Appeals...more

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Virginia Court of Appeals Overturns Arlington Missing Middle Decision

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On June 24, 2025, the Virginia Court of Appeals overturned the Circuit Court of Arlington County’s decision invalidating Arlington County’s Expanded Housing Option (EHO) ordinance, commonly known as the “Missing Middle”...more

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Legislation in Virginia General Assembly May Affect Appeals

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Senate Bill 999 has passed the Senate and been reported out of the Civil Subcommittee from the House Courts of Justice Committee. The bill, if passed by the House and signed by the Governor, would have two important...more

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Virginia’s ‘Total THC’ Hemp Law Upheld by Fourth Circuit: What It Means for the Hemp Industry

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On January 7, 2025, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its long-awaited decision in Northern Virginia Hemp & Agriculture v. Commonwealth of Virginia, holding that Virginia could implement “total THC” standards for...more

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Fair Notice to Pro Se Litigants: Eastern District of Virginia Set to Modify Roseboro Warnings

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Almost 50 years ago, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in a short, six paragraph opinion, ruled that pro se parties, those without lawyers, are entitled to “notice sufficiently understandable to [the pro se...more

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Incomplete Appellate Record Dooms Appeal: Lessons for Appellate Practitioners

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The Supreme Court of Virginia taught appellate practitioners yet another hard lesson in how procedural pitfalls can scuttle otherwise compelling appeals. In Eckard v. Commonwealth, the pitfall was failing to get the complete...more

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The Court of Appeals of Virginia Overturns Record $2 Billion Jury Award in Widely Watched Appian v. Pegasystems Trade Secret...

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On July 30, 2024, the Court of Appeals of Virginia overturned a two billion dollar (yes, billion with a ‘b’) jury verdict in the Appian v. Pegasystems trade secret lawsuit. Although the Court of Appeals upheld the verdict of...more

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Missed Appropriation: Massive Trade Secret Verdict Vacated

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The Court of Appeals of Virginia vacated a $2 billion award in a trade secret misappropriation case based on a series of evidential errors and improper jury instructions. Pegasystems Inc. v. Appian Corporation, Case No....more

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What to Watch for at Trial in Virginia Courts to Avoid Having Your Appeal “Disqualified” or “Sent to the Rear”

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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

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Virginia Appeals Court to Rule on Attorney-Only Public Records Access Limit

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Since 1967, the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public with the right to access records or information from any federal agency, except those records protected under legal exemptions. Each state has...more

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Interpanel Accord: An Important Concept for Civil Litigants in the New Court of Appeals of Virginia

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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

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[Webinar] A Right of Appeal: Navigating the Court of Appeals of Virginia After Expansion in Size and Jurisdiction - June 7th,...

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- 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 -...more

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Given the Expansion of the Virginia Court of Appeals, It Is Time to Re-think the Composition of Your Trial Team

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Virginia appellate jurisdiction experienced a seismic transformation beginning on January 1, 2022. As of this date, the jurisdiction of the Virginia Court of Appeals has drastically expanded to include an appeal of right for...more

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