Comments for The SCoVA Blog

Comment on Richmond lawyer seeks Supreme Court seat by Roger Mullins

Roger Mullins — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:55:48 +0000

Coleman Allen would be an outstandung Justice of our Supreme Court

Comment on Supreme Court revises rules by Andy Patterson

Andy Patterson — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:31:47 +0000

It is problematic that hyperlinks to outside documents, such as official government reports, are NOT allowed under Rule 1.17(d)(10) –

(10) Hyperlinks between two portions of a filed document or between two or more documents filed in the same case, are permissible, but hyperlinks to other documents, or to external websites, are prohibited. A hyperlink is not itself a part of the official filed document and each hyperlink must contain a text reference to the target of the link.

Comment on AG: Court need not identify justices who denied appeal by Fred Smithee

Fred Smithee — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:05:23 +0000

There is an easy solution to this problem: Request Oral Argument. While it is true that the Court denys many writs for procedural reasons, if the petition is considered on the merits, the appellant has the right to appear before a panel of the Justices — thus, the appellant will know which Justices (and usually a Senior Justice) denied the appeal. Even where oral argument is not allowed or waived, the appellant can request a rehearing that will be considered by all the active members of the Court — and if it is refefused, the appellant will then clearly know which Justices refused the appeal – - – ALL OF THEM!

Comment on VTLA, Hispanic Bar announce Supreme Court endorsements by Michael Garnier

Michael Garnier — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:45:21 +0000

(That organization’s Web site does not spell out the details, stating only, “The HBA-VA once again participated in judicial evaluations, providing advice and recommendations to U.S. and Virginia Senators with respect to judicial candidates for positions on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. After interviewing the candidates, in conjuction with other minority Bars, detailed reviews and written recommendations were made to assist the committee in the selection process.”)

Comment on VTLA, Hispanic Bar announce Supreme Court endorsements by Michael Garnier

Michael Garnier — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:27:14 +0000

The headline and article mention that the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia completed its evaluation, but then omits that group’s conclusions. (I’ll watch for an update.)

Comment on VTLA, Hispanic Bar announce Supreme Court endorsements by Donald

Donald — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:28:09 +0000

Is there no more information about whom the HBAV endorsed?

Comment on Supreme Court grants writs to disappointed p.i. plaintiffs by Charlottesville Attorneys

Charlottesville Attorneys — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:45:42 +0000

Nice to see justice restored.