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Four partners in a Charlottesville law firm went without pay for several months last year as the firm struggled to repay clients affected by a ...
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Partners sacrifice to repay clients after embezzlement
May 10, 2021 Comments Off on Partners sacrifice to repay clients after embezzlement
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Roanoke lawyer faces $742K judgment for botched divorce
May 10, 2021 Comments Off on Roanoke lawyer faces $742K judgment for botched divorce
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Hazing lawsuit in Radford survives demurrers
May 10, 2021 Comments Off on Hazing lawsuit in Radford survives demurrers
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Negligent hiring suit reinstated
May 10, 2021 Comments Off on Negligent hiring suit reinstated
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State firms join alliance to address racism
May 10, 2021 Comments Off on State firms join alliance to address racism
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Hire away: New laws create job openings across Virginia
May 3, 2021 Comments Off on Hire away: New laws create job openings across Virginia
News in Brief
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Judge tosses lawsuit over state senator’s censure
(AP) A federal judge has sided with the state of Virginia and tossed a lawsuit filed by state Sen. Amanda Chase over her censure by ...
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Police: Woman posed as immigration attorney
May 12, 2021 Comments Off on Police: Woman posed as immigration attorney
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Colombell is new US magistrate judge
May 12, 2021 Comments Off on Colombell is new US magistrate judge
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Guynn named Salem city attorney
May 12, 2021 Comments Off on Guynn named Salem city attorney
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4th Circuit overturns conviction in racial slur case
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Former delegate Sears wins in GOP lieutenant governor race
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Client’s 1st lawyer not required for malpractice action
May 11, 2021 Comments Off on Client’s 1st lawyer not required for malpractice action
Opinion Digests
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Claims move forward in fraternity hazing case
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Claims move forward in fraternity hazing case
Where a minor plaintiff claims defendant fraternity members required him to consume large amounts of alcohol if he wanted further consideration for membership, most of ...
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Medical opinion is hearsay in medmal case
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Medical opinion is hearsay in medmal case
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Probable cause to arrest for driving under the influence
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Probable cause to arrest for driving under the influence
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Defendant lacks legal obligation to plaintiff in collection case
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Defendant lacks legal obligation to plaintiff in collection case
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Motion to correct visitation order properly denied
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Motion to correct visitation order properly denied
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Evidence properly admitted in child abuse or neglect case
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Evidence properly admitted in child abuse or neglect case
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Statute of limitations bars provider’s bill claim
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Statute of limitations bars provider’s bill claim
Verdicts & Settlements
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Man suffered TBI after being pinned between car and guardrail — $1.55 million settlement
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Man suffered TBI after being pinned between car and guardrail — $1.55 million settlement
Type of action: Motor vehicle accident Name of judge or mediator: Judge Diane M. Strickland (Ret.) Date resolved: 12/19/2019 Special damages: $122,676 in medical bills ...
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Truck driver struck by car while crossing street — $400,000 verdict
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Truck driver struck by car while crossing street — $400,000 verdict
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Driver rearended, suffered rotator cuff tear — $200,000 settlement
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Driver rearended, suffered rotator cuff tear — $200,000 settlement
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Plaintiff T-boned after defendant ignored stop sign — $300,000 settlement
May 7, 2021 Comments Off on Plaintiff T-boned after defendant ignored stop sign — $300,000 settlement
Viewpoint
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How to conduct an effective remote deposition
May 10, 2021 Comments Off on How to conduct an effective remote deposition
Adjusting to life during a global pandemic, we have found ways to effectively do almost everything remotely—even depositions. Online depositions will likely remain in use ...
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Reimagining work: a post-pandemic strategy
April 19, 2021 Comments Off on Reimagining work: a post-pandemic strategy
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Employers need clear social media policies
March 29, 2021 Comments Off on Employers need clear social media policies
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When employees work remotely out of state
March 29, 2021 Comments Off on When employees work remotely out of state
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Cybersecurity, continuity challenges continue
March 15, 2021 Comments Off on Cybersecurity, continuity challenges continue
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Takeaways from 2020 to carry into 2021
January 18, 2021 Comments Off on Takeaways from 2020 to carry into 2021
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The top 10 intellectual property cases of 2020
January 4, 2021 Comments Off on The top 10 intellectual property cases of 2020
