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Title Insurance Client Alert – Recent Virginia Court of Appeals Opinion Regarding the Width of an Easement
Last Tuesday, the Court of Appeals of Virginia issued an unpublished opinion in Dorothy Lee Blevins, et al. v. Robert A. Larrabee, et al., concerning a dispute in relation to the width of an easement.
ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation – Q3 2025 Client Update
As cooler fall weather descends upon us, the EB&C Practice Group at Kaufman & Canoles would like to take this opportunity to catch you up on a few hot topics in the employee benefits space.
Title Insurance Client Alert – Court of Appeals of Virginia Affirms Petition to Relocate Two Easements Under Virginia Code § 55.1-304
Virginia Court of Appeals affirms easement relocation under Code § 55.1-304 in Smith v. Allen Creek Associates, rejecting taking claims and upholding servient landowner's relocation rights.
A “Deep Dive” on the House Settlement
The House Settlement has arrived.
Game changer: After settlement, attorneys see an impact on NIL
Kaufman & Canoles' Will Palmer was quoted in an article on the effects of the House v. NCAA settlement.
Title Insurance Client Alert – Important Court of Appeals of Virginia Opinion Concerning the Ownership and Use of Certain Easements
Last week, the Court of Appeals of Virginia issued a significant 24-page opinion in David Tidwell, et al. v. Kenneth. M Goldsmith, et al., Record No. 0629-24-1 and Record No. 0666-24-1, in consolidated cases concerning the ownership and use of certain easements.
ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation Q2 2025 Client Update
On behalf of the K&C ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation team, welcome to summer!
Estate Planning – More Than Just a Will
Considering your incapacity or death can feel overwhelming, but thoughtful estate planning can provide peace of mind and ensure your goals are carried out.
ESOPs Benefits & Compensation – Q1 2025 Client Alert
Happy Spring from the Kaufman & Canoles ESOPs, Benefits & Compensation team!
Title Insurance Client Alert – Court of Appeals of Virginia Enforces “Ryder” Easement
On Monday, the Court of Appeals of Virginia issued a significant decision about private road easements often referred to as “Ryder” easements.

