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A federal court in Virginia has dismissed the claims of a plaintiff who claimed he slipped and fell on dog food that had spilled in ...
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‘Surmise, speculation and conjecture’: No proof store had notice of spilled dog food
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on ‘Surmise, speculation and conjecture’: No proof store had notice of spilled dog food
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Evidence from search properly suppressed
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Evidence from search properly suppressed
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School admin’s ADEA claims survive
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on School admin’s ADEA claims survive
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Constitutional challenge of school COVID policy fails
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Constitutional challenge of school COVID policy fails
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Senate confirms Hanes for Eastern District court
August 3, 2022 Comments Off on Senate confirms Hanes for Eastern District court
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No duty owed to man hurt by falling tree
August 1, 2022 Comments Off on No duty owed to man hurt by falling tree
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Spouse shelves suit; no attorneys’ fees for ex
August 1, 2022 Comments Off on Spouse shelves suit; no attorneys’ fees for ex
News in Brief
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Feds seek 8-year prison term for officer who stormed Capitol
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Feds seek 8-year prison term for officer who stormed Capitol
(AP) Federal prosecutors are recommending an eight-year prison sentence for an off-duty Virginia police officer who was convicted by a jury of storming the U.S. ...
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Officer acquitted of assault charges in Taser incident
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Officer acquitted of assault charges in Taser incident
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No charges for officer who pepper-sprayed Army lieutenant
August 2, 2022 Comments Off on No charges for officer who pepper-sprayed Army lieutenant
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Court tosses second lawsuit seeking new Virginia elections
August 1, 2022 Comments Off on Court tosses second lawsuit seeking new Virginia elections
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Virginia lawmakers urge action on behalf of detained lawyer
August 1, 2022 Comments Off on Virginia lawmakers urge action on behalf of detained lawyer
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Officers using tear gas at Richmond protest won’t be charged
August 1, 2022 Comments Off on Officers using tear gas at Richmond protest won’t be charged
Opinion Digests
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Victim provided credible evidence about assault
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Victim provided credible evidence about assault
The victim provided credible evidence that appellant beat her on two different occasions after she initially refused to drive him to an automotive race track. ...
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Sufficient evidence supports fraud conviction
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Sufficient evidence supports fraud conviction
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Pretrial bail properly denied
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Pretrial bail properly denied
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Motion to suppress correctly granted
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Motion to suppress correctly granted
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Evidence did not support self-defense claim
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Evidence did not support self-defense claim
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Virginia Court of Appeals – Unpublished affirmed decisions
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Virginia Court of Appeals – Unpublished affirmed decisions
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‘Romantic partner’ clause void as against public policy
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on ‘Romantic partner’ clause void as against public policy
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Changed circumstances do not warrant custody change
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Changed circumstances do not warrant custody change
Verdicts & Settlements
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Woman sustains brain injury after misdiagnosis of aneurysm — $1 million
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Woman sustains brain injury after misdiagnosis of aneurysm — $1 million
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Ruptured brain aneurysm resulting in brain injury Date resolved: 2/22/2022 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $1,000,000 Attorneys for ...
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Plaintiff injured in accident with truck hauling sewage — $525,000 settlement
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Plaintiff injured in accident with truck hauling sewage — $525,000 settlement
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Tow truck driver injured while assisting disabled vehicle — $550,000 settlement
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Tow truck driver injured while assisting disabled vehicle — $550,000 settlement
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Defense verdict reached in med mal overdose case
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Defense verdict reached in med mal overdose case
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Jury rules in physician’s favor in med mal claim
August 1, 2022 Comments Off on Jury rules in physician’s favor in med mal claim
Viewpoint
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Trademark holders, don’t skimp on merchandizing
August 8, 2022 Comments Off on Trademark holders, don’t skimp on merchandizing
When I discuss trademarks with clients, I often make the point that unlike copyrights and patents, trademarks — although registered by the hopeful future trademark ...
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Fighting stigma: Lawyering with dyslexia
August 1, 2022 Comments Off on Fighting stigma: Lawyering with dyslexia
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Starting a law firm: Not for the faint of heart, but worth it
July 25, 2022 Comments Off on Starting a law firm: Not for the faint of heart, but worth it
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Is it a constitutional violation for a judge to mute defendants during video sentencing?
July 11, 2022 Comments Off on Is it a constitutional violation for a judge to mute defendants during video sentencing?
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Who was Daniel Webb and where did he go?
July 11, 2022 Comments Off on Who was Daniel Webb and where did he go?
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The importance of coaching
July 11, 2022 Comments Off on The importance of coaching
