Xspedius Communications v. Cricket Technologies, L.L.C.

By Judge W. Allan Sharrett

This matter comes before the Court on three issues:(1) Is Hopewell an appropriate venue under Va. Code §§ 8.01-257 through 8.01-267?(2) Did either party cause a dilatory delay?(3) If venue is improper, is defense counsel entitled to an award of attorney’s fees?

The relevant facts are as follows. Cricket Technologies, L.L.C. (“Cricket”) has its principal office in Reston, Virginia. Cricket’s registered agent is located in Reston, Virginia. Cricket is incorporated in Delaware. Nexis-9, L.L.C. (“Nexis”) has its principal office in Reston, Virginia. Nexis’s registered…