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00104725
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 12679 CASTILE CT, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192. In execution of a certain Deed of Trust dated October 21, 2013, in the original principal amount of $180,950.00 recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court for Prince William County, Virginia as Instrument No. 201311050108996. The undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the front of the Circuit Court building for Prince William County, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, Virginia, on October 28, 2026, at 9:45 AM, the property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address, and more particularly described as follows: REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WOODBRIDGE, COUNTY OF PRINCE WILLIAM, STATE OF VIRGINIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (121), PHASE TWO-A (2-A), SECTION TEN (10), LAKE RIDGE, AS THE SAME APPEARS DULY DEDICATED, PLATTED AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 619, PAGE 176 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of ten percent (10%) of the sale price or ten percent (10%) of the original principal balance of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, in the form of cash or certified funds payable to the Substitute Trustee must be present at the time of the sale. The balance of the purchase price will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Purchaser’s deposit may be forfeited to Trustee. Time is of the essence. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser may, if provided by the terms of the Trustee’s Memorandum of Foreclosure Sale, be entitled to a $50 cancellation fee from the Substitute Trustee, but shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. A form copy of the Trustee’s memorandum of foreclosure sale and contract to purchase real property is available for viewing at www.aldridgepite.com. Additional terms, if any, to be announced at the sale and the Purchaser may be given the option to execute the contract of sale electronically. This is a communication from a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The sale is subject to seller confirmation. Substitute Trustee: Equity Trustees, LLC, 8100 Three Chopt Road, Suite 240, Richmond, VA 23229. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Virginia Pre-Sale Department of counsel for Equity Trustees, LLC at 301-961-6555, website: www.aldridgepite.com. VA-383539-1. August 25, 2026 September 1, 2026 September 29, 2026 AD#104725 |
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00105390
FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OCTOBER 14, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at a meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax VA 22035, the BZA will hold public hearings, at which time it will consider the following: 9:00 A.M. - Anjumane Islahul Muslemeen of Northern Virginia, Inc., SP-2024-SP-00144 to permit construction of a religious assembly. Located at 8612 Pohick Rd., on approx. 2.32 ac. of land zoned R-1. Springfield District. Tax Map 98-1 ((1)) 20. 9:00 A.M. - Audrey Yong and Moses S. Lim, SP-2026-SP-00079 to permit modifications to the provisions for the keeping of animals (chickens). Located at 13127 Pennypacker Ln. on 11,432 sq. ft. of land zoned R-3 Cluster and WS. Springfield District. Tax Map 45-3 ((2)) (16) 4. 9:00 A.M. - David L. Osborne, TR, SP-2025-MA-00117 to permit a reduction in setback requirements to permit an addition 9.9 ft. from the southwest side lot line. Located at 3129 Shadeland Dr. on 12,733 sq. ft. of land zoned R-3. Mason District. Tax Map 51-3 ((11)) 149. 9:00 A.M. - Krista Michelle Sandosky and William Joshua Thomas, SP-2026-SU-00070 to permit a reduction in setback requirements to permit an addition 18.7 ft. from the rear and southwest side lot lines. Located at 3004 Leefield Dr. on approx. 36,515 sq. ft. of land zoned R-1. Sully District. Tax Map 36-3 ((5)) 23A. 9:00 A.M. - Ana Villalobos and Herson Benitez Ochoa, SP-2026-BR-00022 to permit a reduction in setback requirements to permit an addition 19.0 ft. from the rear lot line; and a reduction in setback requirements based on errors in building location to permit: 1.) an accessory structure (gazebo) 6.0 ft. from the southwest side lot line and 3.3 ft. from the rear lot line and 2.) an accessory structure (shed) 3.4 ft. from the northeast side lot line and 1.9 ft. from the rear lot line. Located at 5402 Juliet St. on 11,535 sq. ft. of land zoned R-3. Braddock District. Tax Map 80-1 ((2)) (47) 2. 9:00 A.M. - Magaly Del Carmen Copia, Trustee, VCA-97-B-066 to amend VC-97-B-066 previously approved to permit a carport 3.8 ft. from the west side lot line, to permit an addition (enclosure of the carport) 4.0 ft. from the west side lot line. Located at 5526 Queensberry Ave. on approx. 10,640 sq. ft. of land zoned R-3. Braddock District. Tax Map 79-2 ((3)) (27) 21. Copies of plans, appeals, and/or other documents relating to the aforementioned subjects and/or applications, as applicable, may be examined online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/public-hearings-and-staff-reports and in person at 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 801, Fairfax, VA 22035. Staff reports are typically published one week before the hearing, although changes to the schedule may affect their date of publication. If you have questions or wish to obtain copies of the foregoing documents, please contact the Special Permit and Variance Branch of the Zoning Evaluation Division, Department of Planning and Development, at (703) 324-1280 or BZAClerkMail@FairfaxCounty.gov . Check online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/board-zoning-appeals at least one week prior to the meeting for additional information on the status of the meeting. The meeting will be available to view live on Channel 16 and stream live online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cableconsumer/channel-16/live-video-stream . Live audio of the meeting may be accessed via telephone as noted on the website. All persons wishing to present their views on these subjects may call the Clerk to the Board of Zoning Appeals at 703-324-1280 or register online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/board-zoning-appeals to be placed on the Speakers List, and may appear to be heard in person, unless the meeting is electronic, or pre-recorded video. Deadlines by type of testimony are on the website. In addition, written testimony and other submissions will be received at 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 801, Fairfax, 22035 and BZAClerkMail@FairfaxCounty.gov . ADA: Reasonable accommodation is available upon 48-hour advance notice. For additional information on ADA call (703) 324-1334 (TTY 711 Virginia Relay Center) . September 23rd, 2026 September 30th, 2026 AD#105390 |
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00104967
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 8546 SPRINGFIELD OAKS DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $290,500.00, with an annual interest rate of 4.000000% dated April 12, 2006, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Fairfax as Deed Book 18376, Page 0139, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction all that property located in the County of Fairfax, on the courthouse steps at the front of the Circuit Court building for the County of Fairfax located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia on November 10, 2026 at 1:15 PM , the property with improvements to wit: SPRINGFIELD OAKS LT 224 SEC 2 6524-1764, County of Fairfax, VA Tax Map No. 0984 12 0224 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price, will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: Conventional. Reference Number 24-297373. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, C/O LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP, Mailing Address: 8520 Cliff Cameron Dr., Suite 330, Charlotte, North Carolina 28269 (703) 449-5800. Run Dates: September 3rd, 2026 October 6th, 2026 October 13th, 2026 AD#104967 |
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00105404
TRUSTEE SALE OF 5011 Leatherback Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193 In execution of the Second Deed of Trust dated August 3, 2021, in the original principal amount of $60,000.00, recorded as Inst. 202108090092994, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for the County of Prince William, Virginia, default having occurred in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and at the request of the holder of the note, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustees, any of whom may act, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Circuit Court for the County of Prince William on November 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the property located at the above address and described as Lot 34, Section 9, Lake Terrapin, County of Prince William. TERMS: CASH. PROPERTY SOLD AS IS WITH SPECIAL WARRANTY OF TITLE. A deposit of $20,000.00 or 10% of the successful bid amount (whichever is lower) will be required immediately of the successful bidder, in cashier’s check or certified funds made payable to the purchaser and endorsed over to “DOLANREID PLLC, TRUSTEE”, no personal checks accepted. Balance is due within 15 days from date of sale VIA BANKWIRE ONLY. Sale is subject to post sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower filed for and obtained bankruptcy protection, entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, or if trustee is unable to complete the sale, or if it is set aside or not fully completed for any reason except purchaser’s default, the sale shall be null and void, and the purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Upon purchaser’s default, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and costs of the defaulting purchaser. Sale is subject to all prior liens, easements, restrictions, covenants, reservations and conditions, if any, of record, including but not limited to that first Deed of Trust in the amount of $527,716.00 and recorded as Inst. 202010300102589, as well as inchoate liens and any other matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the premises. Real estate taxes will be adjusted to the date of sale. All costs of conveyance, deed, examination of title, recording charges, grantor’s tax and possession will be at the expense of the purchaser. All risks of casualty immediately pass to the successful bidder. Time is of the essence. Winning bidder must sign a memorandum of sale immediately upon completion of sale. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. Trustee’s affidavit and a copy of the notice of sale available at the foreclosure sale. The opening bid is not announced until the sale. Current sale status available at dolanreid.com/foreclosure-sales. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . For Information Contact: DolanReid PLLC and P. Matthew Roberts, PLC, and Kelly Hamric, Substitute Trustee(s) 12610 Patrick Henry Dr., Ste. D, Newport News, VA 23602 (757) 320-0255, Ext. 220 or Ext. 260 Publish On: October 23, 2026 October 30, 2026 AD#105404 |
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00105712
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 6124 HILLVIEW AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310. In execution of a certain Deed of Trust dated February 25, 2008, in the original principal amount of $250,000.00 recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia, in Book 19812 at Page 0079 as Instrument No. 2008005207.015. The undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the front of the Circuit Court building for Fairfax County, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, on December 9, 2026, at 11:45 AM, the property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address, and more particularly described as follows: LOT THIRTY (30), BLOCK TWENTY-FIVE (25), SECTION FIFTEEN (15), VIRGINIA HILLS, AS THE SAME APPEARS DULY DEDICATED, PLATTED AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1295 AT PAGE 299, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of ten percent (10%) of the sale price or ten percent (10%) of the original principal balance of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, in the form of cash or certified funds payable to the Substitute Trustee must be present at the time of the sale. The balance of the purchase price will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Purchaser’s deposit may be forfeited to Trustee. Time is of the essence. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser may, if provided by the terms of the Trustee’s Memorandum of Foreclosure Sale, be entitled to a $50 cancellation fee from the Substitute Trustee, but shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. A form copy of the Trustee’s memorandum of foreclosure sale and contract to purchase real property is available for viewing at www.aldridgepite.com. Additional terms, if any, to be announced at the sale and the Purchaser may be given the option to execute the contract of sale electronically. This is a communication from a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The sale is subject to seller confirmation. Substitute Trustee: Equity Trustees, LLC, 8100 Three Chopt Road, Suite 240, Richmond, VA 23229. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Virginia Pre-Sale Department of counsel for Equity Trustees, LLC at 301-961-6555, website: www.aldridgepite.com. 1133-3510B. October 6, 13, 2026 November 10, 2026 AD#105712 |
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00106091
KIPP DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS School Security Equipment and Related Services KIPP DC is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for School Security Equipment and Related Services. The RFP can be found on KIPP DC’s website at www.kippdc.org/procurement . Questions must be addressed to jaishri.shankar@kippdc.org by October 29, 2026. Proposals must be uploaded to the website by November 3, 2026. Travel Agencies and Travel Services (Flight, Hotel, Excursions, etc.) for Student Trips KIPP DC is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for Travel Agencies and Travel Services (Flight, Hotel, Excursions, etc.) for Student Trips. The RFP can be found on KIPP DC’s website at www.kippdc.org/procurement . Questions must be addressed to rishawn.marshall@kippdc.org by October 30, 2026. Proposals must be uploaded to the website by November 6, 2026. Octobee 23rd, 2026 Ad#106091 |
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00104726
TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 2534 MIRANDA COURT, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191. In execution of a certain Deed of Trust dated November 5, 2007, in the original principal amount of $291,000.00 recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court for Prince William County, Virginia as Instrument No. 200711070123019. The undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the front of the Circuit Court building for Prince William County, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, Virginia, on October 28, 2026, at 9:45 AM, the property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address, and more particularly described as follows: LOT 281, RIVER OAKS, PHASE 2, SECTION 1, AS THE SAME APPEARS DULY DEDICATED, PLATTED AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 2019, AT PAGE 1879, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of ten percent (10%) of the sale price or ten percent (10%) of the original principal balance of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, in the form of cash or certified funds payable to the Substitute Trustee must be present at the time of the sale. The balance of the purchase price will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Purchaser’s deposit may be forfeited to Trustee. Time is of the essence. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser may, if provided by the terms of the Trustee’s Memorandum of Foreclosure Sale, be entitled to a $50 cancellation fee from the Substitute Trustee, but shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. A form copy of the Trustee’s memorandum of foreclosure sale and contract to purchase real property is available for viewing at www.aldridgepite.com. Additional terms, if any, to be announced at the sale and the Purchaser may be given the option to execute the contract of sale electronically. This is a communication from a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The sale is subject to seller confirmation. Substitute Trustee: Equity Trustees, LLC, 8100 Three Chopt Road, Suite 240, Richmond, VA 23229. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Virginia Pre-Sale Department of counsel for Equity Trustees, LLC at 301-961-6555, website: www.aldridgepite.com. VA-373519-1. August 25, 2026 September 1, 2026 September 29, 2026 AD#104726 |
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00105052
Trustee's Sale 17 Alden Court, Sterling, Virginia 20165 (Parcel ID: 028476456000; Tax Map No.: /64A2/5////64/) Default having been made in the terms of a certain Deed of Trust dated July 7, 2017, in the original principal amount of $290,140.00 and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Loudoun, Virginia in Instrument No. 20170710-0041840, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction on November 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM in front of the building housing the Loudoun County Circuit Court , the main entrance to the Loudoun County Circuit Court, 18 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20178, the property designated as Lot 64, Section T-3-B, Countryside, as the same appears duly dedicated platted and recorded in Deed Book 821 at Page 1458, among the Land Records of Loudoun County, Virginia. Sale is subject to all prior liens, easements, restrictions, covenants, and conditions, if any, of record, or other matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the premises. TERMS: CASH. A deposit of $29,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required of the successful bidder at time of sale. Prior to the sale, interested bidders will be required to register with and must present a bid deposit which may be held during the sale by the trustee. The bid deposit must be certified funds and/or cash, but no more than $9,900.00 of cash will be accepted. The successful bidder’s deposit will be retained at the sale and applied to the sale price. If held by the trustee, all other bid deposits will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Settlement is to be made within 15 calendar days. The successful bidder will be responsible for obtaining possession of the property, and for all costs and fees related to recording the Trustee’s Deed, including the grantors tax. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Memorandum of Trustee's Sale, available for review on the Foreclosure Sales page of www.glasserlaw.com , outlining additional terms of sale and settlement. A Trustee’s Deed will be prepared by Trustee’s attorney at high bidder’s expense. This is a communication from a debt collector, Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C. on behalf of Atlantic Trustee Services, L.L.C., REO Solutions, LLC and/or Auction.com-VA, LLC, Substitute Trustees, Crown Center Building, Suite 600, 580 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510, File No. 233052-06, Tel: (757) 321-6465, between 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon only. Run Dates: September 9th & 30th, 2026 October 7th, 2026 AD#105052 |
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00105410
Fairfax County Notice PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 7, 2026, AT 7:30 P.M. Public hearing before the Planning Commission of Fairfax County, Virginia, to be held at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia 22035. Application 2232-2026-FR-00002 to consider the proposal by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services requesting 2232 approval to add a childcare center, playground and new turf field to the existing Hybla Valley Community Center at 7952 Audubon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22306. Tax Map: 101-2 ((1)) 14 and 101-2 ((1)) 15. Franconia Supervisor District. Area IV. The meeting is available to view live on Channel 16 and stream live online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cableconsumer/channel-16/live-video-stream . Live audio of the meeting may be accessed via telephone as noted on the website. At the public hearing any and all interested persons will be given an opportunity to express their views regarding the application. All persons wishing to present their views on these subjects may call the Planning Commission at 703-324-2865, or register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planningcommission/speaker to be placed on the Speakers List and may appear and be heard via telephone or pre-recorded video. Deadlines by type of testimony are on the website. In addition, written testimony and other submissions will be received at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 552, Fairfax, VA 22035 and plancom@fairfaxcounty.gov . Copies of the application, and possibly other documents relating to the aforementioned subjects and/or application(s), are on file and may be examined at the Department of Planning and Development, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 730, Fairfax, VA (703)324-1380. The Planning Commission (PC) recommendation may be viewed online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planningcommission/pcaction-home or from the PC office, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Suite 552, Fairfax, VA, or alternative arrangements may be made by calling the PC office at 703-324-2865, TTY 711. Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. All televised government meetings are closed captioned. Reasonable accommodation is available upon 48 hours advance notice by calling 703-324-3151 or TTY 711 . September 23rd, 2026 September 30th, 2026 AD#105410 |
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00105710
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Plaintiff, v. 1:26-cv-03167-MSN-IDD VIRGINIAWIC.COM, Defendant. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff’s Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (the “Motion”). ECF 3. Having considered Plaintiff’s Complaint, the Motion, and the supporting papers, the Court will GRANT Plaintiff’s Motion. Plaintiff’s Complaint alleges a cybersquatting claim in violation of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(d), against in rem Defendant virginiawic.com. See ECF 1 ¶¶ 41-49. Plaintiff is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia and administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (“WIC”) in Virginia. ECF 1 ¶ 5. Since at least 2016, Plaintiff has continuously used the name and mark VIRGINIA WIC to identify its WIC program. Id. ¶ 20. On or about February 1, 2018, Plaintiff registered the domain name virginiawic.com through GoDaddy.com, LLC, and used it continuously until early 2026 to direct internet users to its official WIC website. Id. ¶¶ 19-20. On February 1, 2026, Plaintiff’s registration was due to expire. Id. ¶ 24. Due to an administrative oversight, Plaintiff did not renew the registration. Id. By mid-February 2026, the domain name no longer directed visitors to Plaintiff’s WIC website. Id. Plaintiff’s registration was subsequently deleted from the .com registry. Id. On June 2, 2026, an unknown third party, concealing its identity behind a commercial privacy service, registered virginiawic.com for itself. Id. ¶ 3. That registrant now uses the domain name to redirect internet users to sexually explicit, commercial adult websites. Id. Plaintiff alleges that the third-party registrant is being compensated for the internet traffic it diverts. Id. To obtain a TRO, Plaintiff must show (1) a likelihood of success on the merits of its cybersquatting claim; (2) that it is likely to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of a TRO; (3) that the balance of equities tips in its favor; and (4) that a TRO is in the public interest. See Winter v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc., 555 U.S. 7, 20 (2008). Likelihood of Success on the Merits. Plaintiff has demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits. As a threshold matter, this Court likely has jurisdiction over the action and the relevant parties. To proceed in rem , Plaintiff must not be able to obtain in personam jurisdiction over a person who would have been a defendant in a civil action, or through due diligence was not able to find such a person, by (a) sending notice of the alleged violation and intent to proceed to the registrant of the domain name at the postal and e-mail address provided to the registrar, and (b) publishing notice of the action as the court may direct promptly after filing the action. See 15 U.S.C. § 1125(d)(2). Plaintiff has sent such a notice to the postal and e-mail addresses of record with the registrar. ECF 1 ¶ 14. Accordingly, the Court has in rem jurisdiction over the in rem Defendant. Venue is proper in this Court because VeriSign, Inc., the operator of the .com registry, is in the Eastern District of Virginia. Id. ¶ 11; 15 U.S.C. § 1125(d)(2)(A). To prevail on its cybersquatting claim, Plaintiff must show that (1) it has a protectable trademark, (2) the domain name is identical or confusingly similar to its trademark, and (3) the defendant had a bad faith intent to profit from Plaintiff’s mark. See Hawes v. Network Sols., Inc., 337 F.3d 377, 383 (4th Cir. 2003). Although Plaintiff does not allege that “Virginia WIC” is a registered trademark, see, e.g., ECF 1 ¶¶ 2, 19, “unregistered or common law marks are entitled to protection under the ACPA.” Klumba.UA, LLC v. Klumba.com, 320 F. Supp. 3d 772, 777 (E.D. Va. 2018) (citing Lamparello v. Falwell, 420 F.3d 309, 311 (4th Cir. 2005)). “[C]ommon law trademark rights are acquired through actual use of the mark in a given market in the United States.” Id. Plaintiff alleges that it has used the name and mark VIRGINIA WIC “to identify its WIC program and the services it provides” since “at least 2016.” As such, Plaintiff likely has a protectable common law trademark. The domain name is confusingly similar to Plaintiff’s trademark: it contains the exact mark followed only by .com. And because Plaintiff alleges the registrant is using the domain name to redirect internet users to sexually explicit, commercial adult websites for which it is compensated, see ECF 1 ¶ 3, it is likely that the defendant is using the mark in bad faith to profit. Accordingly, Plaintiff has established a likelihood of success on the merits. Irreparable Harm. Plaintiff has sufficiently demonstrated that it is likely to suffer irreparable harm if a TRO is not granted. Absent a TRO, Plaintiff cannot stop the third-party registrant from diverting users seeking its WIC program to sexually explicit content. And because Plaintiff has demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits, Plaintiff is entitled to a rebuttable presumption of irreparable harm. 15 U.S.C. § 1116(a). Balance of the Equities and Public Interest. Plaintiff has also sufficiently shown that the balance of the equities favors a TRO, and that such a TRO is in the public’s interest. Absent relief, the public, including pregnant women, new mothers, caregivers of infants and young children, WIC vendors, and health care providers, will continue to be exposed to sexually explicit content and hindered in their efforts to obtain information about public safety programs. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff’s Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is GRANTED . It is further ORDERED that Verisign, Inc. shall place the domain name virginiawic.com on registry hold or lock status, to prevent its transfer, modification, or deletion, and to disable or redirect its resolution so that it no longer resolves to the third-party registrant’s website, for a period of fourteen days from the entry of this Order. ORDERED that Plaintiff shall post a bond or surety in the amount of $500 within two business days, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c). It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff shall cause a copy of this Order to be published in the Washington Post or the Washington Times within 14 days of this Order. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff shall provide a copy of this Order to VeriSign, Inc. and Spaceship, Inc. It is further ORDERED that a hearing on this matter is SCHEDULED for October 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to address whether it is appropriate to convert this TRO to a preliminary injunction. It is further ORDERED that the October 16, 2026, hearing on Plaintiff’s Motion is vacated. The Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Order to counsel of record. /s/ Michael S. Nachmanoff United States District Judge September 29, 2026 Alexandria, Virginia Run Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 AD#105710 |
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