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Where an inmate’s doctor disclosed his HIV status to others within earshot of their conversation, the man does not have a private right of action ...
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HIPAA does not create private right of action
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on HIPAA does not create private right of action
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Off the hook: Contractual performance excused due to COVID
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Off the hook: Contractual performance excused due to COVID
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4th Circuit: Many paths to same-sex Title VII claim
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on 4th Circuit: Many paths to same-sex Title VII claim
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Virginia law firms honored for food bank donations
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Virginia law firms honored for food bank donations
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Playing defense: Make sure your firm is prepared to fight back against hackers
June 14, 2021 Comments Off on Playing defense: Make sure your firm is prepared to fight back against hackers
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Claims against church organizations proceed
June 14, 2021 Comments Off on Claims against church organizations proceed
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Trucker can be sued over 7-car crash
June 14, 2021 Comments Off on Trucker can be sued over 7-car crash
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Supreme Court hears challenges to Lee statue removal
June 14, 2021 Comments Off on Supreme Court hears challenges to Lee statue removal
News in Brief
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Ex-officer pleads guilty to helping inmate escape
(AP) A former correctional officer has been sentenced to 20 days in jail after pleading guilty to helping an inmate escape after developing an inappropriate ...
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Father of man shot by police files $50M wrongful death suit
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No parole for Virginia man who killed 3 during 1984 rampage
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Judge denies bid to move trial over white nationalist rally
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Virginia marijuana legalization timetable has many confused
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Girl’s sex-assault lawsuit reinstated by appeals court
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Feds to cooperate in Virginia case against Park Police cops
Opinion Digests
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Leak about inmate’s death not protected speech
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Leak about inmate’s death not protected speech
Where an employee of the York County Sheriff’s Office was terminated after he disclosed confidential information about an ongoing investigation into an inmate’s death to ...
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Fair trial not affected by use of hearing-impaired juror
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Fair trial not affected by use of hearing-impaired juror
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Tax franchisor’s former in-house counsel can represent plaintiffs
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Tax franchisor’s former in-house counsel can represent plaintiffs
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Company’s effort to disqualify employee’s counsel fails
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Company’s effort to disqualify employee’s counsel fails
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Release may not bar Title VII claims
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Release may not bar Title VII claims
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Housing Act violation alleged over parking space
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Housing Act violation alleged over parking space
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Defendants not prejudiced by late documents
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Defendants not prejudiced by late documents
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Treatment of detainee is jury question
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Treatment of detainee is jury question
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Detainee’s death prompts Eighth Amendment claim
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Detainee’s death prompts Eighth Amendment claim
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Visitor to landfill alleges owner’s acts caused accident
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Visitor to landfill alleges owner’s acts caused accident
Verdicts & Settlements
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Plaintiff awarded over $1.9 million in suit related to I-81 construction — $1,986,089.70 verdict
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Plaintiff awarded over $1.9 million in suit related to I-81 construction — $1,986,089.70 verdict
Type of action: Breach of contract Injuries alleged: Breach of contract and indemnity Name of case: W.C. English Inc. v. Rummel, Klepper & Kahl LLP ...
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Store roof partially collapsed after torrential rain — $460,000 verdict
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Store roof partially collapsed after torrential rain — $460,000 verdict
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Plaintiff lost control after oncoming motorcycle crossed center line — $300,000 settlement
June 21, 2021 Comments Off on Plaintiff lost control after oncoming motorcycle crossed center line — $300,000 settlement
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Landscaper suffered major injuries in crash involving tractor-trailer — $1,262,265 settlement
June 14, 2021 Comments Off on Landscaper suffered major injuries in crash involving tractor-trailer — $1,262,265 settlement
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Woman suffers brain injury after being hit by car at crosswalk — $475,000 settlement
June 14, 2021 Comments Off on Woman suffers brain injury after being hit by car at crosswalk — $475,000 settlement
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Man suffered permanent tinnitus after auto accident — $60,000 settlement
June 14, 2021 Comments Off on Man suffered permanent tinnitus after auto accident — $60,000 settlement
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Two killed in head-on collision; oncoming driver was fleeing police — $600,000 settlement
June 14, 2021 Comments Off on Two killed in head-on collision; oncoming driver was fleeing police — $600,000 settlement
Viewpoint
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Hiring: Finding the right person is mission critical
June 7, 2021 Comments Off on Hiring: Finding the right person is mission critical
We’ve all been there. We hire someone we really believe will be a great hire. Soon, though, it becomes clear it is not a good ...
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So how do we work together now? Reimagine workplace collaboration
June 7, 2021 Comments Off on So how do we work together now? Reimagine workplace collaboration
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Take me out to the ball game (take away my rights)
May 23, 2021 Comments Off on Take me out to the ball game (take away my rights)
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Workplace tips to for managing remote employees
May 17, 2021 Comments Off on Workplace tips to for managing remote employees
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How to conduct an effective remote deposition
May 10, 2021 Comments Off on How to conduct an effective remote deposition
