http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/ By Paul Fletcher Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:13:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/comment-page-1/#comment-1413 ‘Castle Doctrine’ Bills Shot Down in Virginia’s General Assembly | Allen & Allen Law Blog Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:35:21 +0000 http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/#comment-1413 [...] [2] See Washington Times article “Va. House passes ‘Castle Doctrine’ bill”, 2/9/12, at http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/9/va-house-passes-castle-doctrine-bill/.  Ed. Note: The included story about the elderly woman has not been confirmed; see article at http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/. [...] [...] [2] See Washington Times article “Va. House passes ‘Castle Doctrine’ bill”, 2/9/12, at http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/9/va-house-passes-castle-doctrine-bill/.  Ed. Note: The included story about the elderly woman has not been confirmed; see article at http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/. [...]

]]> http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/comment-page-1/#comment-1379 Prison Mike Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:12:28 +0000 http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/#comment-1379 Thank you for actually investigating this story. It's one of those urban myths that people are so quick to believe because it plays to the public's sense of irony and it plays on their distrust of lawyers and the legal system. Another variation of this tale is when a burglar sues a homeowner because he hurt himself while trying to burglarize the home. It's amazing how the public is so gullible and quick to believe certain tales. Thank you for actually investigating this story. It’s one of those urban myths that people are so quick to believe because it plays to the public’s sense of irony and it plays on their distrust of lawyers and the legal system. Another variation of this tale is when a burglar sues a homeowner because he hurt himself while trying to burglarize the home. It’s amazing how the public is so gullible and quick to believe certain tales.

]]> http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/comment-page-1/#comment-1378 James Dodd Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:46:05 +0000 http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/#comment-1378 I have practiced law in Crockett-Stark's district for 20 years, much longer than she has even been a delegate (about 7 or 8 years) and I can tell you for a fact that this story is not true. This is not Richmond, Fairfax or Norfolk. Every lawyer in a 100 mile radius knows each other and any kind of major or significant case is well discussed by the local bar. Those of us here in \Annie B's\ district know she is just simply making this up. I have practiced law in Crockett-Stark’s district for 20 years, much longer than she has even been a delegate (about 7 or 8 years) and I can tell you for a fact that this story is not true. This is not Richmond, Fairfax or Norfolk. Every lawyer in a 100 mile radius knows each other and any kind of major or significant case is well discussed by the local bar. Those of us here in \Annie B’s\ district know she is just simply making this up.

]]> http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/comment-page-1/#comment-1371 CW Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:56:53 +0000 http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/#comment-1371 Well....as we say over here in Roanoke: "The truth screws up many a good story." Well….as we say over here in Roanoke: “The truth screws up many a good story.”

]]> http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/comment-page-1/#comment-1366 Rob R. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:34:30 +0000 http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/#comment-1366 How would this be possible in light of Zysk v. Zysk? Isn't recovery barred by the housebreaker because when he was injured, he was engaged in an illegal act? How would this be possible in light of Zysk v. Zysk? Isn’t recovery barred by the housebreaker because when he was injured, he was engaged in an illegal act?

]]> http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/comment-page-1/#comment-1365 dtemeles Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:33:32 +0000 http://valawyersweekly.com/publishers-blog/2012/02/27/breakfast-with-the-devil/#comment-1365 Nice reference to Professor Phillips. My favorite "Timmy Tax" proverb was: "Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered." Works well in tax and business issues. God rest his soul! Nice reference to Professor Phillips. My favorite “Timmy Tax” proverb was: “Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered.” Works well in tax and business issues. God rest his soul!

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