At the LGA’s Fall 2012 Conference, I was surprised and proud to receive from the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia its Edward J. Finnegan Award for Distinguished Service.  It is the LGA’s highest honor.  My long-time friends, Walter Erwin of Lynchburg, and Rhysa South of Henrico , presented the award to me.  Water spoke briefly about [...]

Today, the Virginia Supreme Court issued opinions affecting Virginia local government law, and evidently, the City of Virginia Beach and the law of beach replenishment: 112193 3232 Page Ave. Condo. Ass’n v. City of Virginia Beach 11/01/2012 In a city’s suit to condemn certain easements in connection with a beach replenishment project, while alternatively claiming ownership of [...]