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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The jokes in this piece will require . . .By Andy DelaneyWell, I didn’t even check for opinions on December 26th because I figured SCOV would take a holiday break. One should never assume such things.  Two opinions issued on

By Andy DelaneyI’m only covering one of the three cases that issued this week. Stay tuned for Kruska’s take on the other two.   This case deals with the “standard offer program” and its application to clustered projects. The standard offer

A full basket.State v. Diaz, 2025 VT 58This week’s case is sort of interesting. It’s really about two things: first, whether a judgment of acquittal should have been granted (SCOV says no) and second, whether an acquittal on one

The “art department” is particularly lazy this weekBy Andy DelaneyOne three-justice published entry order this week. Mr. Buell faced (and still faces) multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault. These types of charges—as in, charges carrying a potential  life