Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Virginia Legal Blogs

Virginia Lawyers Weekly has compiled a list legal blogs across the commonwealth, sorted by practice area or subject. This list is by no means complete. If you have a “blawg” and it’s not listed on one of the category pages below, send the name, link and a brief description to webeditor@valawyersmedia.com. We want to be as complete as possible. And don’t forget to visit our own VLW Blog for breaking news, important cases, legal developments and more.

APPELLATE

BUSINESS

* Intellectual Property & Franchising Law
Authors: Kristan B. Burch, Nicole J. Harrell, Christopher J. Mugel, Stephen E. Noona, Robert E. Smartschan and Stephen E. Story; Kaufman & Canoles
Description: Highlights developments in intellectual property law and franchising law
www.kaufcan.com/blog/category/intellectual-property-and-franchising-law

* ITC 337 Law Blog
Authors: Thomas Fisher, Barry Herman and Eric Schweibenz; Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt; Alexandria
Description: This blog serves as a forum on matters involving intellectual property disputes before the International Trade Commission
www.itcblog.com

* Money Law Blog
Author: Edward Gonzales, Edward Gonzales PC, McLean
Description: This blog covers financial distress issues involving tax and bankruptcy in Virginia, Maryland and DC
www.money-lawblog.com

* Post Grant Blog
Authors: Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP, Alexandria
Description: “A forum providing insight and commentary to the complex array of existing and proposed post grant options, observed trends, practice tips and news relating to patent reexamination, reissue or proposed opposition systems.”
www.patentspostgrant.com

* Protecting Designs
Authors: Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP, Alexandria
Description: A blog on protecting and enforcing industrial design rights.
www.protectingdesigns.com

* Virginia Business Law Blog
Authors: Merritt J. Green, Susan Simpson and Brandon Okes; General Counsel PC; McLean
Description: The blog covers business law issues in Virginia.
vabusinesslaw.wordpress.com

* Virginia IP Law Blog
Authors: Robert Angle, Rob Brooke, Dabney Carr and Bernard Pike, Troutman Sanders, Richmond
Description: Analysis and commentary by Troutman Sanders attorneys on developments in intellectual property law, with a focus on Virginia.
www.virginiaiplaw.com

* Virginia Qui Tam Law
Author: Zachary Kitts, K&G Law Firm PLLC, Fairfax
Description: The first legal blog dedicated to the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act and Qui Tam litigation in Virginia.
www.vaquitamlaw.com

CONSUMER

* Bankruptcy Blog
Author: Robert S. Brandt, The Law Firm of Robert S. Brandt, Alexandria
Description: A blog for consumers who are considering bankruptcy.
brandtlawfirm.com/bankruptcy/blog

CRIMINAL

* CrimLaw
Author: Ken Lammers, assistant commonwealth’s attorney, Wise County
Description: Discusses Virginia criminal law, links to criminal law stories from across the country and shares personal anecdotes.
www.crimlaw.blogspot.com

EMPLOYMENT

* Labor and Employment Law
Authors: David J. Sullivan of Kaufman & Canoles
Description: Highlights legal issues and developments in employment law for employers and human resources personnel
www.kaufcan.com/blog/category/labor-and-employment-law

* The Laconic Law Blog
Author: Eric Welter, The Welter Law Firm, Herndon
Description: “Pithy commentary on employment law in Virginia and beyond.”
www.welterlaw.com/blog

* Virginia Disability Law Blog
Author: Sheri R. Abrams, Needham Mitnick & Pollack, PLC, Falls Church
Description: Information and Comment on Social Security Disability & other types of Disability Law.
www.virginiadisabilitylawblog.com

* Virginia Non-Compete Blog
Authors: Dan Frith & Lauren Ellerman; Frith Law Firm PC; Roanoke
Description: This blog provides a forum employees fighting non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure provisions in employment agreements. It also offers information and strategies about how to escape the enforcement of illegal and invalid restrictions on one’s right to earn a living.
virginianoncompete.blogspot.com

ENVIRONMENTAL

* Virginia Environmental Law Blog
Author: Ann Neil Cosby, Sands Anderson Marks & Miller, Richmond
Description: This blog covers issues of land, water and air quality and use.
vaenvironmentallaw.com

FEDERAL COURTS

* Fourth Circuit Blog
Author: Federal Defenders in the 4th Circuit
Description: Case summaries and analysis from Federal Defender Offices located in the Fourth Circuit (WV, VA, MD, NC, SC).
circuit4.blogspot.com

LAW LIBRARIANS

* VALLTalk
Authors: The Virginia Association of Law Librarians
Description: A compilation of articles, news, websites, other blogs, photos, etc., from the Virginia Association of Law Libriarians.
valltalk.blogspot.com

LAW PRACTICE

* Jeff Geiger Counters
Authors: Jeffrey H. Geiger, Sands Anderson, Richmond
Description: Courts rule – Jeff Geiger counters. Blogging on lawyers and the law.
jeffgeigercounters.com

* Richmond & Fishburne’s Legal Blog
Authors: Rick Richmond, Marcelle Morel, Walker Richmond and Wendall Winn; Richmond & Fishburne; Charlottesville
Description: Reflections on Virginia Law. Business law, estate planning and real estate are among the issues and developments covered.
www.richfishlegalblog.blogspot.com

LEGAL NEWS

* Gavel to Gavel
Author: Bill Raftery, National Center for State Court, Williamsburg
Description: The blog tracks legislation affecting the courts in all 50 states.
gaveltogavel.us

* SW Virginia Law Blog
Author: Steve Minor; Elliott, Lawson & Minor; Bristol
Description: Covers legal news and developments from the Southwest region of the state.
swvalaw.blogspot.com

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

* Virginia Local Government Law
Author: Andrew McRoberts, Sands Anderson Marks & Miller, Richmond
Description: This blog covers legal issues of Virginia’s local governments and is intended to be of interest to Virginia local government lawyers, chief administrative officers, elected and appointed officials, local government staff and citizens.
www.valocalitylaw.com

MEDICAL

* Virginia Nursing Home Abuse Blog
Authors: Dan Frith & Lauren Ellerman; Frith Law Firm PC; Roanoke
Description: Resources, information, and discussion on topics relative to nursing home abuse litigation.
www.vanursinghomeabuse.com

PERSONAL INJURY

* Child Safety Blog
Author: Bryan Slaughter, Michie Hamlett Lowry Rasmussen & Tweel, Charlottesville
Description: A Charlottesville lawyers blogs about all things regarding child safety.
www.childsafetyblog.org

* Joel Bieber’s Blog
Author: Joel Bieber, The Joel Bieber Firm, Richmond
Description: Personal injury lawyer Joel Bieber blogs about the law, life and sports.
www.joelbieber.com/blog/

REAL ESTATE

* Community Association Law Blog
Authors: William Sleeth, Elizabeth White and Lori Schweller; LeClairRyan
Description: Virginia’s most active legal blog for homeowners associations, condominium associations, and developers of planned communities.
www.virginiacommunityassociationlaw.com

* Construction Law Musings
Author: Christopher G. Hill, The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill PC, Richmond
Description: Thoughts on the construction/legal landscape from a Richmond lawyer.
constructionlawva.com

* Nuggets
Authors: John Tarley Jr., Tarley Robinson PLC, Williamsburg
Description: Tarley Robinson’s blog features news updates and tips on Real Estate and Business Law.
blog.tarleyrobinson.com

* Virginia Condemnation & Homeowners’ Association Law Blog
Authors: Michael Inman, Jeanne Lauer, Greg Montero, Steven Lauer; Inman & Strickler; Virginia Beach
Description: Written in question and answer format, blog entries present scenarios that could potentially arise when dealing with homeowners associations.
www.vahoalaw.com

* Virginia Real Estate, Land Use and Construction Law Blog
Authors: Timothy R. Hughes, Tad Lunger, Heidi Meinzer and John Kelly; Bean, Kinney & Korman, Arlington
Description: Insight and commentary on real estate, land use and construction law in Virginia.
www.valanduseconstructionlaw.com