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Enhancing Rural Representation Through Electoral System Diversity, Henry L. Chambers Jr.
Enhancing Rural Representation Through Electoral System Diversity, Henry L. Chambers Jr.
Law Faculty Publications
Rural Virginians face disparities in outcomes regarding healthcare, access to important infrastructure, and other services. Some disparities may be related to rurality. The sparseness of population in rural areas may limit the sites where people may access services, triggering the need to travel significant distances to obtain goods and services in such areas. Limited access may lead to disparities even when the quality of goods and services in rural areas is high. The disparities affect all rural Virginians, but disproportionately affect rural Virginians of color. The causes of the disparities are complex and myriad, and may be based on race, …
The Evolution Of E-Commerce In Virginia Real Property Transactions, Ronald D. Wiley Jr.
The Evolution Of E-Commerce In Virginia Real Property Transactions, Ronald D. Wiley Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Howell V. Mcauliffe, L. Michael Berman
Howell V. Mcauliffe, L. Michael Berman
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Civil Practice And Procedure, Christopher S. Dadak
Civil Practice And Procedure, Christopher S. Dadak
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Criminal Law And Procedure, Aaron J. Campbell
Criminal Law And Procedure, Aaron J. Campbell
University of Richmond Law Review
This article aims to give a succinct review of notable criminal
law and procedure cases decided by the Supreme Court of Virginia
and the Court of Appeals of Virginia during the past year. Instead
of covering every ruling or rationale in these cases, the article
focuses on the "take-away" of the holdings with the most
precedential value. The article also summarizes noteworthy
changes to criminal law and procedure enacted by the 2017 Virginia
General Assembly.
Family Law, Allison Anna Tait
Family Law, Allison Anna Tait
University of Richmond Law Review
Another year of family law activity in Virginia brought both new
legislation, which will likely have long-term impacts, as well as a
new set of judicial opinions that will bring changes to the Virginia
rules. The terrain covered in the legislation and opinions varies,
but it includes certain fixtures such as marriage and divorce requirements,
equitable distribution, spousal and child support, and
child custody. This brief overview addresses all these areas, beginning
with the legislative changes and then moving to the courts.
Online Issue: Table Of Contents
Online Issue: Table Of Contents
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Virginia Executioner To Wear A Cloak: Diversion From The Real Controversy, Paul G. Gill
Virginia Executioner To Wear A Cloak: Diversion From The Real Controversy, Paul G. Gill
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Family Law, Allison Anna Tait
Taxation, Craig D. Bell
The Will To Prevail: Inside The Legal Battle To Save Sweet Briar, William H. Hurd, Ashley L. Taylor Jr., Nancyellen Keane, Stephen C. Piepgrass, C. Reade Jacob Jr., James M. Giudice, J. Westwood Smithers Iii
The Will To Prevail: Inside The Legal Battle To Save Sweet Briar, William H. Hurd, Ashley L. Taylor Jr., Nancyellen Keane, Stephen C. Piepgrass, C. Reade Jacob Jr., James M. Giudice, J. Westwood Smithers Iii
University of Richmond Law Review
Part I provides an in-depth factual overview, beginning with the Sweet Briar College's founding in the early 1900s. The commentary then turns to the controversial decision to close and discusses the facts and legal theories of the case, the decisions by the circuit court and the Supreme Court of Virginia, and the eventual settlement that kept the school alive.
In Part II, the discussion shifts to the landmark nature of this case, not only for Sweet Briar College, but also for other Virginia colleges and non-profits around the country. The essay analyzes the legal questions arising from the case, including …
Civil Practice And Procedure, Christopher S. Dadak
Civil Practice And Procedure, Christopher S. Dadak
University of Richmond Law Review
This article examines developments in Virginia civil procedure and practice in the past year. The survey includes a discussion of the relevant decisions from the Supreme Court of Virginia, changes to applicable rules of practice or procedure, and new legislation, which will likely affect the practice of a civil practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Wills, Trusts, And Estates, J. William Gray Jr., Katherine E. Ramsey
Wills, Trusts, And Estates, J. William Gray Jr., Katherine E. Ramsey
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Foreclosure Of A Deed Of Trust In Virginia, Doug Rendleman
Foreclosure Of A Deed Of Trust In Virginia, Doug Rendleman
University of Richmond Law Review
This article deals with foreclosure of a deed of trust in Virginia.
The Introduction discusses the deed of trust or mortgage as a social
and political institution and the foreclosure crisis that seems
to be ending. Part I is a brief history of mortgage law. It provides
a short history of the modern mortgage system in the United
States. Part II follows with a description of the approach that
Virginia takes to mortgages. It localizes the mortgage institution
to Virginia and introduces Virginia's vocabulary and technical details,
the deed of trust, and the parties' rights and obligations.
Part III provides …
Analyzing The Virginia Workers' Compensation Act's Governance Of Employer Non-Compliance, D. Paul Holdsworth
Analyzing The Virginia Workers' Compensation Act's Governance Of Employer Non-Compliance, D. Paul Holdsworth
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Charting The Course: Charter School Exploration In Virginia, Katherine E. Lehnen
Charting The Course: Charter School Exploration In Virginia, Katherine E. Lehnen
Law Student Publications
This comment reviews the background and status of the charter school movement in Part I and addresses legal challenges charters face in Part II. Part III provides an overview of Virginia's charter school law, and Part IV analyzes how the legislature can improve that law to foster charter school exploration in the Commonwealth.
Making Juvenile Justice More Humane And Effective, Julie Ellen Mcconnell
Making Juvenile Justice More Humane And Effective, Julie Ellen Mcconnell
Law Faculty Publications
Long commutes, high costs and too much time away from family are among the most common frustration for workers in Virginia. But while those annoyances may be tolerable when it comes to our daily commutes, they have become an unfortunate feature of Virginia’s youth justice system, which confines hundreds of youth in large institutions far from their homes.
When young people have regular visits with their family and other members of the community, they have a much higher chance of being rehabilitated and successfully returning to those communities. Currently, many incarcerated youth in Virginia are held far from their families, …
The Court Of Appeals Of Virginia Celebrates Thirty Years Of Service To The Commonwealth, Hon. Stephen R. Mccullough, Hon. Marla Graff Decker
The Court Of Appeals Of Virginia Celebrates Thirty Years Of Service To The Commonwealth, Hon. Stephen R. Mccullough, Hon. Marla Graff Decker
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Developments In Animal Law: An Evolving Area In Virginia Law, Ryan Murphy
Developments In Animal Law: An Evolving Area In Virginia Law, Ryan Murphy
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Taxation, William L.S. Rowe, Emily J.S. Winbigler
Taxation, William L.S. Rowe, Emily J.S. Winbigler
University of Richmond Law Review
This article reviews significant recent developments in the lawsaffecting Virginia state and local taxation. Each section coverslegislative activity, judicial decisions, and selected opinions fromthe Virginia Department of Taxation (the "Department") and the Virginia Attorney General over the past year.
The "Test"--Or Lack Thereof--For Issuance Of Virginia Temporary Injunctions: The Current Uncertainty And A Recommended Approach Based On Federal Preliminary Injunction Law, Hon. David W. Lannetti
The "Test"--Or Lack Thereof--For Issuance Of Virginia Temporary Injunctions: The Current Uncertainty And A Recommended Approach Based On Federal Preliminary Injunction Law, Hon. David W. Lannetti
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Civil Practice And Procedure, John R. Walker, Jaime B. Wisegarver
Civil Practice And Procedure, John R. Walker, Jaime B. Wisegarver
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Election Law And Government Ethics, Christopher R. Nolen, Jeffrey S. Palmore
Election Law And Government Ethics, Christopher R. Nolen, Jeffrey S. Palmore
University of Richmond Law Review
This article surveys developments in Virginia election and government ethics laws for 2014 and 2015, with an emphasis on legislative developments. The focus is on those statutory developments thathave significance or general applicability to the implementation of Virginia's election and ethics laws.
Criminal Law And Procedure, Aaron J. Campbell
Criminal Law And Procedure, Aaron J. Campbell
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Wills, Trusts, And Estates, J. William Gray Jr., Katherine E. Ramsey
Wills, Trusts, And Estates, J. William Gray Jr., Katherine E. Ramsey
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Mcdonnell Case: A Clarification Of Corruption Law Or A Confusing Application Of Corruption Law, Henry L. Chambers Jr.
The Mcdonnell Case: A Clarification Of Corruption Law Or A Confusing Application Of Corruption Law, Henry L. Chambers Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Time To Upgrade Drinking Water Protections, Noah M. Sachs
Time To Upgrade Drinking Water Protections, Noah M. Sachs
Law Faculty Publications
A year ago, residents of Charleston, W.Va., learned that their entire drinking water supply had become contaminated by MCHM, a toxic chemical used to wash coal. Ten thousand gallons of MCHM had spilled from a corroding storage tank by the Elk River, located a mile upstream of the city’s drinking water intake pipes. As a result of the chemical spill, 300,000 citizens lost their water for more than a week, and hundreds sought emergency care.
That accident alone should have been a wake-up call for Virginians about the need to protect our water supply from chemical spills. But a year …
Marriage Equality Comes To Virginia, Carl W. Tobias
Marriage Equality Comes To Virginia, Carl W. Tobias
Law Faculty Publications
Part I of this article chronicles marriage equality's rise and development nationally. It ascertains that challenges, which fos- tered the invalidation of marriage prohibitions that essentially govern nearly all jurisdictions, including Virginia, have triggered some controversy. Part II scrutinizes Judge Wright Allen's resolu- tion of the Virginia litigation and the United States Court of Ap- peals for the Fourth Circuit determination, which affirmed her ruling. This portion finds that the district jurist comprehensively assessed the relevant legal and factual issues when striking down the proscription while the Fourth Circuit appropriately upheld her opinion. Part III then derives lessons from the …
Public Utilities Law, William T. Reisinger
Public Utilities Law, William T. Reisinger
University of Richmond Law Review
This article explains, at a high level, some of the major changes to electric regulation in Virginia in recent years. It also discusses how the General Assembly's new policies have affected retail electric rates and the development of new generation facilities, including renewable energy resources, in the Commonwealth since 1999.
Administrative Law, John Paul Jones, John R. Mohrmann
Administrative Law, John Paul Jones, John R. Mohrmann
University of Richmond Law Review
This article is a report of certain developments during the last two years relating to the Virginia Administrative Process Act ("the VAPA"), which governs rulemaking and adjudication of cases by state agencies as well as judicial review of both.