State Supreme Court

Virginia Supreme Court Defines Standard for Vacating Arbitration Awards

The Virginia Supreme Court has defined the standard for vacating arbitration awards based on 'evident partiality' under the Virginia Uniform Arbitration Act. The court held that a party must objectively demonstrate that a reasonable person would conclude the arbitrator's conduct signifies obvious bias. This ruling clarifies a key aspect of arbitration dispute resolution in Virginia.

Virginia Supreme Court Reviews Election Referendum Order

The Virginia Supreme Court has granted a petition for review concerning a temporary restraining order (TRO) that halted proceedings for a referendum on a constitutional amendment. The Court stayed the TRO, finding it possessed characteristics of a preliminary injunction and thus fell within its appellate jurisdiction, while also affirming the principle that courts should generally not enjoin elections.