There have been two recent cases from the Court of Appeals of Virginia regarding the application of easements. For the uninitiated, an easement is a right to someone else’s property for a particular purpose. Common examples include power lines, sidewalks, and shared driveways....
As the renewable energy sector continues to harness wind, solar, and other renewable sources to provide cleaner energy, it’s increasingly turning to artificial Intelligence (AI) to help it do so more efficiently and effectively. ...
2023 was a big year for solar energy development in Virginia and throughout the country. Some of the factors that contributed to solar growth included high oil prices, more states passing legislation mandating shifts to renewable energy sources, and significant federal incentives spurring investments through the...
Virginia Commission Approves Keydet Solar Facilities, Allows for Amendments to Solar CPCNs On May 30, 2023, the Virginia State Corporation Commission issued a final order granting Keydet Solar Company, LLC’s (“Keydet”) application for certificates of public convenience and necessity (“CPCNs”) for a 145 MW solar facility...
“We are thrilled to have Andy and Eric become equity members of our growing firm,” said GreeneHurlocker co-founding member Brian Greene. “Day in and day out, they demonstrate excellence in their practices, commitment to their clients and a dedication to the firm.”...
On February 7, 2023, well-known venture capitalist Mike Solana tweeted his point of view about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal industry: “There will probably be a 12 to 24 month sweet spot for lawyers smart enough to use AI...
In the excitement of the “idea” phase of a startup’s life, it is easy for its founders to forget that the company’s only real asset at that time is its intellectual property (“IP”). If the founders are able to decide on an appropriate split of...
The excitement of a startup often clouds founders thinking. They are amped up to go into business with friends, or at least with people they think they can be successful with in the future. If the founders are able to decide on an appropriate split of...
The typical founder team starts an entrepreneurial venture with limited resources—meaning their own resources. They run a race to get customers to buy their product before the company runs out of cash. They may get an SBA loan, they may get some money from an...
Last month during the TomTom Cities Rising Summit , Andy Brownstein and state Senator Jennifer McClellan had an opportunity to discuss the Virginia Clean Economy Act that she helped Governor Northam craft and secure passage for in the 2020 General Assembly. The link to their...