Category: Articles

THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PROFFERS

THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PROFFERS

An exaction is an appropriation of private property for public use in exchange for a development approval; e.g., a subdivision approval conditioned upon dedication of...

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THE NEXT PHASE OF THE WOMEN’S MOVEMENT MUST BE A MEN’S MOVEMENT

THE NEXT PHASE OF THE WOMEN’S MOVEMENT MUST BE A MEN’S MOVEMENT

The VBA 124th Summer Meeting was a great success, and this year M&L proudly sponsored a program entitled “The Next Phase of the Women’s Movement...

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EASEMENTS, LICENSES AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

EASEMENTS, LICENSES AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

Steve Price participated in a panel that discussed litigating easements and restrictive covenants.  An outline of his remarks is available here: “Overview of Easements (Servitudes), Licenses and Restrictive...

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“DO NOT HOSPITALIZE” ORDERS

“DO NOT HOSPITALIZE” ORDERS

An article by Elizabeth Gray A recent article by Judith Graham “The New Old Age, A Misunderstood Directive,” New York Times, 20 November, 2013, got...

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ADVANCED ETHICAL ISSUES IN CONDEMNATION

ADVANCED ETHICAL ISSUES IN CONDEMNATION

Steve Price was a presenter for a seminar entitled “Advanced Eminent Domain and Valuation” in Fairfax, Virginia on Thursday, October 3, 2013.  An outline of his remarks...

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LITIGATING UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORIST CLAIMS

LITIGATING UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORIST CLAIMS

Ben Trichilo participated in a panel that discussed issues that arise in litigating uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.  An outline of his remarks is available...

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NEW ZONING CASES “RECONCILABLE”

NEW ZONING CASES “RECONCILABLE”

In a guest column written for Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly, John Farrell discusses a recent Supreme Court of Virginia case in which the court’s unpublished order  caused confusion both...

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VIRGINIA SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN LAW (2012)

VIRGINIA SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN LAW (2012)

John Farrell gave an updated presentation on this topic at the Virginia CLE’s 16th Annual Advanced Real Estate Seminar on March 2, 2012 in Williamsburg, Virginia. ...

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VIRGINIA SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN LAW (2011)

VIRGINIA SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN LAW (2011)

During his annual seminar on developments in Virginia subdivision and site plan law, John Farrell explains that after your client has obtained the rezoning, special exception, special permit,...

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CURRENT LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE (2010)

CURRENT LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE (2010)

In 2010, Bob McAllister made a presentation to the Intra-agency Institute for Health Care Executives during which he discussed: Health care reform American Recovery and...

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