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First study of workers’ compensation conducted in 30 years

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on First study of workers’ compensation conducted in 30 years

The Joint Legislative and Audit Commission is conducting its first study on workers’ compensation in Virginia in almost 30 years. JLARC, which evaluates government programs ...
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Professional discipline is usable for impeachment

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Professional discipline is usable for impeachment
Student’s abuse lawsuit survives demurrer

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Student’s abuse lawsuit survives demurrer
Supreme Court gives outline for Batson challenges

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Supreme Court gives outline for Batson challenges
Return sought of files seized in law firm raid

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Return sought of files seized in law firm raid
Workers’ compensation turns 100

September 13, 2019 Comments Off on Workers’ compensation turns 100
Be efficient with technology, not addicted to it

September 12, 2019 Comments Off on Be efficient with technology, not addicted to it

Trustee calls for action to end ‘hemorrhaging’ at LeClair

September 15, 2019 Comments Off on Trustee calls for action to end ‘hemorrhaging’ at LeClair

The U.S. Trustee’s office says a bankruptcy judge should promptly appoint a supervisor for the wind-down of LeClairRyan PLLC. The trustee urges the presiding judge ...
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$11.5M settlement in Navy hospital birth case

September 15, 2019 Comments Off on $11.5M settlement in Navy hospital birth case
AG Herring: Race details not needed for marriage licenses

September 14, 2019 Comments Off on AG Herring: Race details not needed for marriage licenses
Judge: Confederate statues will stay in Charlottesville

September 14, 2019 Comments Off on Judge: Confederate statues will stay in Charlottesville
Redaction flub brings show cause order

September 13, 2019 Comments Off on Redaction flub brings show cause order
Lt. Gov. Fairfax sues CBS over accuser interviews

September 12, 2019 Comments Off on Lt. Gov. Fairfax sues CBS over accuser interviews

‘Prior publication’ exclusion does not excuse duty to defend

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on ‘Prior publication’ exclusion does not excuse duty to defend

Where the pleadings in the underlying suit alleged offensive publications were made during the policy period that differed in substance from those published before commencement ...
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Search warrant was supported by probable cause

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Search warrant was supported by probable cause
Government breached plea agreement

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Government breached plea agreement
Child placement agency not vicariously liable for foster parents’ negligence

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Child placement agency not vicariously liable for foster parents’ negligence
Remote location of defendant’s house necessitated wiretap

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Remote location of defendant’s house necessitated wiretap
Miner who smoked not entitled to black lung benefits

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Miner who smoked not entitled to black lung benefits
Failure to disclose license for trademark was sanctionable

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Failure to disclose license for trademark was sanctionable

Man killed in wreck with speeder chased by cops –

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Man killed in wreck with speeder chased by cops –

Defendant, Tyquanne McCargo, was stopped by a Virginia State Trooper on Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County for speeding, 93/70. When the Trooper advised him of ...
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Driver pulled over to change tire, then was struck by motorist – $1 Million Verdict

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Driver pulled over to change tire, then was struck by motorist – $1 Million Verdict
Woman hit on I-95 exit ramp – $600,000 Settlement

August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Woman hit on I-95 exit ramp – $600,000 Settlement
Girl died after improper intubation for med overdose – $1 million Settlement

August 19, 2019 Comments Off on Girl died after improper intubation for med overdose – $1 million Settlement
Car wreck case settles for limits without litigation – $963,849 Settlement

August 19, 2019 Comments Off on Car wreck case settles for limits without litigation – $963,849 Settlement