U.S. Supreme Court agrees to review John Dewberry’s appeal of $43 million in trademark violations
This is a tale of two Dewberries. Two Dewberry’s? Either way, the U.S. Supreme Court this fall will take up how the $43 million dollars was calculated
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Charlottesville has responded to lawsuit seeking overturning of new zoning code
A hearing will be scheduled later this spring to determine how the case will proceed.
Lawsuit filed seeking voidance of Charlottesville’s new zoning code
The lawsuit argues the city did not following state requirements to plan for transportation improvements to address additional residential density.
City Council votes to support lawsuit to stop Virginia from leaving carbon trading program
The Southern Environmental Law Center filed suit in late summer against the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board and the Department…
Stroman to become Charlottesville City Attorney
Charlottesville City Council has agreed to Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers’ choice for the city’s top legal official. Jacob…
Council retroactively amends COVID-era rules for government
Charlottesville City Council has adopted a revised version of the “continuity of government” ordinance to avoid potential legal trouble. “This…
Charlottesville moving forward to hire city attorney
Prospective Communications Director turns down job Charlottesville has been without an in-house City Attorney since Lisa Robertson abruptly resigned at the…
A summary of active lawsuits against Charlottesville City Council
Charlottesville City Council will go into a closed session today after their 4 p.m. work session. The topic is “legal…
Virginia Supreme Court rules Fairfax Supervisors erred in amending zoning code at electronic meeting
The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors did not have the ability to update…
TJPDC gets $275K for eviction diversion program
Earlier this month, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office announced the distribution of $2.9 million in grants across Virginia for programs to…