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The Supreme Court of Virginia, by a 4-3 vote, has deferred to a trial judge who allowed a juror to remain trial-eligible, despite the man’s ...
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High court, 4-3, approves ‘rehabilitated’ med-mal juror
April 23, 2019 Comments Off on High court, 4-3, approves ‘rehabilitated’ med-mal juror
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What to tell clients about social media
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on What to tell clients about social media
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Court enacts rules for access to judicial records
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Court enacts rules for access to judicial records
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Another type of employee wellness: positive morale
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Another type of employee wellness: positive morale
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Rules panel proposes dumping the word ‘shall’
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Rules panel proposes dumping the word ‘shall’
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Tips for young lawyers for a fulfilling career
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Tips for young lawyers for a fulfilling career
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Bar revokes lawyer for ‘lack of a moral compass’
April 18, 2019 Comments Off on Bar revokes lawyer for ‘lack of a moral compass’
News in Brief
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Ex-NFL player seeks new judge for fraud retrial
(AP) A former University of Virginia and pro football player convicted of scamming people out of $10 million is seeking a new judge for the ...
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4th Circuit rejects Chelsea Manning’s effort to leave jail
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Delegate pleads guilty to DUI
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McAuliffe won’t run for president in 2020
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Online pro bono portal goes statewide
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February bar pass rate hits 14-year high
April 15, 2019 Comments Off on February bar pass rate hits 14-year high
Opinion Digests
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Nonsolicitation, nondisclosure agreements enforceable in part
April 10, 2019 Comments Off on Nonsolicitation, nondisclosure agreements enforceable in part
Nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreements defendant signed after plaintiff hired her are enforceable because they are narrowly drawn to protect plaintiff’s legitimate business interests. However, the ...
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Any error regarding autopsy report’s admission was harmless
April 10, 2019 Comments Off on Any error regarding autopsy report’s admission was harmless
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Motion to disqualify attorney and firm denied
April 10, 2019 Comments Off on Motion to disqualify attorney and firm denied
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Resistance to purse snatching supports conviction
April 10, 2019 Comments Off on Resistance to purse snatching supports conviction
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Record backed lack of ‘brain injury’
April 10, 2019 Comments Off on Record backed lack of ‘brain injury’
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Victim’s recollection of assault wasn’t based on therapy
April 10, 2019 Comments Off on Victim’s recollection of assault wasn’t based on therapy
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Confession by defendant on pain medication not coerced
April 10, 2019 Comments Off on Confession by defendant on pain medication not coerced
Verdicts & Settlements
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Woman suffered sepsis after not taking antibiotics – $1.08 Million Settlement
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Woman suffered sepsis after not taking antibiotics – $1.08 Million Settlement
Plaintiff, a 35-year-old mother of two, woke up in the middle of the night with severe pain in her back. She drove herself to the ...
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Sponge was left inside woman after surgery – $687,500 Settlement
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Sponge was left inside woman after surgery – $687,500 Settlement
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Man crushed when car backed into his truck – $800,000 Settlement
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Man crushed when car backed into his truck – $800,000 Settlement
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Comp claim was based on work-related car wreck – $1,047,455 Settlement
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Comp claim was based on work-related car wreck – $1,047,455 Settlement
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After neck surgery, man’s breathing tube pull-out prompted brain injury – $2 Million Settlement
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on After neck surgery, man’s breathing tube pull-out prompted brain injury – $2 Million Settlement
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Va. Cir.: Judgment final as to co-defendant who didn’t appeal
4th Cir.: Homestead had no notice of ice near walkway fountain
SCV: Expert necessary to support legal malpractice claim
Va. Cir.: Family members can recover for wrongful fetal death
Va. Cir.: Carrier has no lien on claimant’s third-party settlement
