An Elaborate Con: Scammers appear to be getting smarter 
Published: January 25, 2010
Tags: Scams
Despite warnings about e-mail scams targeting lawyers, the Internet thieves appear to be busier than ever. Based on the recent experiences of two Virginia lawyers, the scammers may be operating out of Canada using a highly polished confidence game.
One Fairfax County lawyer was close to sending more than $400,000 to an address in China last [...]
Client, Facebook friend - or both?
Published: January 25, 2010
Tags: Practice Tips, Social Media
As more lawyers create personal Facebook pages, the decision about whether to include clients as “friends” is just a click away.
Many younger, social media-loving lawyers advocate friending as many people as possible to grow your online presence. They see nothing wrong with including clients on a personal Facebook page.
Richard Vetstein, a real estate [...]
Court Jester: Johnston explains ‘Why Judges Wear Robes’ in new book
Published: January 11, 2010
Retired Campbell County Circuit Judge J. Samuel Johnston apparently has a local runaway bestseller on his hands with a self-published collection of laugh-out-loud stories about life in the courtroom.
Lynchburg bookstores say they’ve received numerous requests for the book, “Why Judges Wear Robes.” Johnston has ordered a second printing to meet the demand. He sold out [...]
After four years, Tim Kaine looks forward
Published: January 4, 2010
Tags: Gov. Tim Kaine
CHARLOTTESVILLE (AP) - What Tim Kaine wanted to achieve as Virginia’s 70th governor finished second to a sometimes vexing, sometimes triumphant and sometimes heartbreaking agenda the world forced upon him.
In the heady weeks before his January 2006 inauguration, Kaine readied his case for early learning programs for every prekindergarten child in Virginia. He envisioned broad [...]
Resolve to remember the basics come 2010
Published: December 29, 2009
Tags: Practice Tips
The most effective New Year’s resolutions are those that are easy to implement. Below are some inexpensive and easy ways to help you deliver better client service and expand your network.
Google alerts
Sign up for daily Google alerts for your top clients. It is a free and easy way to monitor your clients and hear recent [...]
Important Opinions: January - December 2009
Published: December 28, 2009
Tags: Important Opinions
In this issue, the final edition of Virginia Lawyers Weekly in 2009, we present the Most Important Opinions that we have featured from this year.
You’ll find more than 280 cases highlighted, from January to December, on our Important Opinions page.
“Important Opinions” show up on the cover of the paper each week and in a monthly [...]
Promoting care for Alzheimer’s, dementia patients
Published: December 28, 2009
Tags: Elder Law, Health & Wellness
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia threaten an individual’s health, identity, independence, dignity and well-being. It has a detrimental impact not only on the person, but also on their families and communities.
As more people have dementia, the legal profession must strive to advance ethical imperatives, which ensure:
• Dignity and individuality is preserved;
• Independence is maintained to the [...]
A doctor’s view: Aging drivers and public safety
Published: December 28, 2009
Tags: Elder Law, Health & Wellness
Following several widely reported incidents in which older drivers caused auto accidents, including one that resulted in the death of a 4-year-old, the elderly driver is increasingly seen as a major public safety concern.
Legislators, policymakers and safety advocates struggle with possible remedies. Many elderly people and their advocates balk at criticism, cite discrimination and [...]
What are the hot legal practice areas for 2010?
Published: December 21, 2009
Tags: Practice Tips
Despite the wave of lawyer layoffs over the past year, a number of practice areas are booming – awaiting lawyers who are looking to expand or make a change.
“No matter what the economy does, there are certain practice areas that continue to be in demand,” said Charles Volkert, Executive Director at Robert Half Legal, [...]
2009: The Year in Review
Published: December 14, 2009
Tags: Year in Review
It was a tough year that most people – and most lawyers and law firms – will be glad to consign to the dustbin of history.
According to the University of Virginia law school survey we wrote about just last week, after all the economic turmoil, a lot of people feel like something in law practice [...]
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