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Governor Scott and Tripartisan Group of Legislators Submit Ambitious Housing Bill

On January 10, Governor Scott and a tripartisan group of legislators presented H. 719, dubbed the BeHOME Act.  This bill may constitute the most ambitious reform effort to date to address Vermont’s inadequate housing supply...more

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2021 Legislative Changes that Impact Virginia Community Associations

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In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Virginia General Assembly had a busy 2021 session that consisted of a regular session and a subsequent special session during which it passed many different pieces of legislation that...more

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Big Changes Ahead for Civil Appeals in Virginia

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Following the Virginia General Assembly’s 2021 special session, Gov. Ralph Northam signed into law Senate Bill 1261. This law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022, will significantly change the appellate landscape in Virginia...more

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Bills Introduced in General Assembly Targeting Sanctuary Jurisdictions

A pair of bills has been introduced in the PA House of Representatives and State Senate that would deny state grants and other benefits to “sanctuary jurisdiction” municipalities, colleges and universities....more

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Georgia Supreme Court Expands as its Jurisdiction Contracts

Somewhat obscured by the social-issue hubbub during the recently ended session of the Georgia General Assembly was the enactment of an historic expansion of the Georgia Supreme Court and a reallocation of not only its...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Makes Big Changes in Civil Courts’ Jurisdiction

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On June 19, 2013 Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation dramatically changing the jurisdictional amounts for the various divisions of civil court in North Carolina. For many years, the amount in controversy limit for small...more

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