SCOV Law

SCOV Law is a blog published by SCOV Law that focuses on legal developments and case law from the Supreme Court of Vermont. It covers a range of topics including administrative law, property law, environmental law, public utility regulation, constitutional law, family law, and litigation practice. The blog provides summaries and analysis of Vermont Supreme Court decisions, often discussing procedural issues such as mootness, jurisdiction, and agency deference. It also addresses specific legal controversies like emergency housing eligibility, renewable energy project regulation, abusive litigation sanctions, bail considerations in criminal law, cannabis licensing, and environmental concerns such as invasive species control. The blog combines legal analysis with commentary on Vermont law and policy.

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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