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New rules will clarify in which court the ball should go

July 17, 2019 Comments Off on New rules will clarify in which court the ball should go

The Supreme Court of Virginia has acted to end confusion about what court has jurisdiction after one side notes an appeal. The creation of Rule ...
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Victims want prosecutor off boat death case

July 16, 2019 Comments Off on Victims want prosecutor off boat death case
One Doc v. Everyone Else

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on One Doc v. Everyone Else
Lawyer, client penalized for suing after settlement

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Lawyer, client penalized for suing after settlement
Six keys to increasing loyalty at your law firm

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Six keys to increasing loyalty at your law firm
‘Lawyerpalooza’ event makes a successful return

July 12, 2019 Comments Off on ‘Lawyerpalooza’ event makes a successful return
Fees OK for legal aid clients

July 11, 2019 Comments Off on Fees OK for legal aid clients

Deaths related to virus outbreak rise to 3

July 17, 2019 Comments Off on Deaths related to virus outbreak rise to 3

SPRINGFIELD (AP) Health officials say three people have now died amid a virus outbreak at a Northern Virginia retirement community. The Fairfax County Health Department reported the ...
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Chambers is president of national association

July 17, 2019 Comments Off on Chambers is president of national association
Court reinstates challenge to ‘habitual drunkard’ law

July 16, 2019 Comments Off on Court reinstates challenge to ‘habitual drunkard’ law
Man sentenced to 2nd life term in Charlottesville car attack

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Man sentenced to 2nd life term in Charlottesville car attack
Virginia to get share of latest opioid settlement

July 13, 2019 Comments Off on Virginia to get share of latest opioid settlement
Delegate accused of hacking aide’s email

July 13, 2019 Comments Off on Delegate accused of hacking aide’s email

Virginia legislature lacks standing to challenge redistricting decision

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Virginia legislature lacks standing to challenge redistricting decision

After the Virginia Attorney General elected to not appeal a lower court decision holding certain redistricting violated the Equal Protection clause because it was based ...
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Virginia ban on uranium mining upheld

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Virginia ban on uranium mining upheld
Claimant entitled to review ERISA plan documents

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Claimant entitled to review ERISA plan documents
Discussion of C-section not relevant to use of force in vaginal delivery

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Discussion of C-section not relevant to use of force in vaginal delivery
Enhancements based on prior arson and distribution convictions upheld

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Enhancements based on prior arson and distribution convictions upheld
Aiding and abetting fiduciary breach claims removed to federal court

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Aiding and abetting fiduciary breach claims removed to federal court
Sentence enhanced over conviction for accessory before armed robbery

July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Sentence enhanced over conviction for accessory before armed robbery

Man badly hurt in crane accident died after 14 surgeries – $5,475,000 Settlement

July 14, 2019 Comments Off on Man badly hurt in crane accident died after 14 surgeries – $5,475,000 Settlement

This wrongful death action arises out of an industrial incident that occurred on Aug. 17, 2017. At the time of the incident, the decedent was ...
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Woman hurt ankle, foot at work – $1,145,801 Settlement

July 14, 2019 Comments Off on Woman hurt ankle, foot at work – $1,145,801 Settlement
Driver backed into woman, hurting her ankle – $248,630 Verdict

July 14, 2019 Comments Off on Driver backed into woman, hurting her ankle – $248,630 Verdict
Rearender settlement nets more than best trial scenario – $75,000 Settlement

July 14, 2019 Comments Off on Rearender settlement nets more than best trial scenario – $75,000 Settlement
Woman sued doctor over problems with leg hardware – $700,000 Verdict

July 8, 2019 Comments Off on Woman sued doctor over problems with leg hardware – $700,000 Verdict