SCOV Law

SCOV Law is a blog focused on legal developments and court decisions in Vermont, particularly those from the Vermont Supreme Court. It provides summaries and analyses of recent opinions, covering a range of legal topics including administrative law, property law, constitutional issues, environmental regulations, and procedural matters. The blog often discusses the practical implications of court rulings on state law and public policy, with attention to cases involving state agencies, regulatory commissions, and local governance. It serves as a resource for understanding Vermont-specific legal issues and judicial reasoning, often incorporating commentary on litigation strategy and statutory interpretation.

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By Andy DelaneyOne of the first things we learn as hatchling lawyers is that relabeling an argument, while tempting, rarely leads to a different result. I’m covering one of the opinions (criminal) this week and the entry order (professional responsibility).…

If you can tell me the character Nick Offerman is portraying in this meme, you’ll win a prize. By Andy DelaneyThis post’s title derives from its predecessor post. When we go uninspired, we do it right.  One opinion issued on May 22; another opinion…

Extreme Rehabilitation
Three opinions between May 1 and May 15. I would have written sooner, but things have been busy. And, you know . . . I’m lazy. 

Our first opinion, issued May 1st, deals with…

See also: summarizes SCOV opinionsBy: Elizabeth KruskaBeaming in from HQ as I try to go on vacation. I haven’t packed. I hate packing. Instead of packing I’ll summarize some SCOV opinions, because that will make packing go faster. It…

Will this get a CPG?By Andy Delaney

SCOV issued an entry order on Friday, March 6. SCOV Law HQ was not staffed on that day, so we’re covering it today. There was also a decision issued yesterday, March 20. That’s

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