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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

Longtime Virginia judge found dead; autopsy pending

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Longtime Virginia judge found dead; autopsy pending

PETERSBURG (AP) A longtime Virginia judge has been found dead. The body of James F. D’Alton Jr. was found Friday night at a home in ...
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Trustee calls for action to end ‘hemorrhaging’ at LeClair

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

Claims possible despite intervening bankruptcy

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Claims possible despite intervening bankruptcy

Although the plaintiff failed to list her potential tort claims on her bankruptcy schedule, that omission does not necessarily preclude the plaintiff from bringing those ...
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Enhanced sentence not supported by facts

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Enhanced sentence not supported by facts
Jury to decide whether defendants breached contract

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Jury to decide whether defendants breached contract
Violation of injunction did not create personal jurisdiction

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Violation of injunction did not create personal jurisdiction
Sentence affirmed despite wrongful application of enhancement

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Sentence affirmed despite wrongful application of enhancement
Removal did not waive sovereign immunity

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Removal did not waive sovereign immunity
Law firms prevail in suit against former client

September 16, 2019 Comments Off on Law firms prevail in suit against former client

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