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A former investigator with a university’s office of equity and compliance saw her Title VII claim against the university dismissed by a federal court. The ...
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Court tosses Title VII retaliation claim
January 30, 2023 Comments Off on Court tosses Title VII retaliation claim
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Sanctions levied after discovery violations
January 30, 2023 Comments Off on Sanctions levied after discovery violations
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Presenting VLW’s million-dollar jury verdicts of 2022
January 30, 2023 Comments Off on Presenting VLW’s million-dollar jury verdicts of 2022
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4th Circuit: No implied right to record TSA agents
January 30, 2023 Comments Off on 4th Circuit: No implied right to record TSA agents
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Deaf man’s suit over hospital’s lack of interpreter reinstated
January 23, 2023 Comments Off on Deaf man’s suit over hospital’s lack of interpreter reinstated
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Description dooms sale, but negligence claim dismissed
January 23, 2023 Comments Off on Description dooms sale, but negligence claim dismissed
News in Brief
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Lawmakers shelve bills cutting unemployment appeals times
January 31, 2023 Comments Off on Lawmakers shelve bills cutting unemployment appeals times
Virginia lawmakers have shelved a pair of bills that would have given unemployment claimants half as much time to file an appeal with a state ...
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Ringo the Patrol Pony is ‘mane’ attraction at Virginia Tech
January 30, 2023 Comments Off on Ringo the Patrol Pony is ‘mane’ attraction at Virginia Tech
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VWCC names new Virginia Victims Fund director
January 30, 2023 Comments Off on VWCC names new Virginia Victims Fund director
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Virginia House GOP votes down gun control measures
January 27, 2023 Comments Off on Virginia House GOP votes down gun control measures
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Virginia Bar Association installs Leigh as new president
January 26, 2023 Comments Off on Virginia Bar Association installs Leigh as new president
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Virginia Democrats defeat bills limiting abortion access
January 26, 2023 Comments Off on Virginia Democrats defeat bills limiting abortion access
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AG: Ex-parole board chair violated law; too late for charges
January 26, 2023 Comments Off on AG: Ex-parole board chair violated law; too late for charges
Opinion Digests
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Virginia UCC doesn’t apply to services contact
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on Virginia UCC doesn’t apply to services contact
Where a government contractor asserted a claim for breach of an express warranty; a claim for the breach of implied warranty of merchantability and a ...
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IP support company escapes fraud claim
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on IP support company escapes fraud claim
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Court lacks jurisdiction over inheritance squabble
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on Court lacks jurisdiction over inheritance squabble
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Judgment denied to former hotel employees
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on Judgment denied to former hotel employees
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Seasonal bell ringer’s claims dismissed
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on Seasonal bell ringer’s claims dismissed
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Title IX complaint isn’t basis for Title VII retaliation
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on Title IX complaint isn’t basis for Title VII retaliation
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FTCA claim dismissed for failure to exhaust
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on FTCA claim dismissed for failure to exhaust
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Default judgment entered after discovery violations
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on Default judgment entered after discovery violations
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Order to change military pension election was error
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on Order to change military pension election was error
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En banc rehearing granted in child testimony case
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on En banc rehearing granted in child testimony case
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Criminal conviction final even if appeal is taken
January 21, 2023 Comments Off on Criminal conviction final even if appeal is taken
Verdicts & Settlements
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Jury sides with ex-wife in assault, battery case — $250,000 verdict
January 23, 2023 Comments Off on Jury sides with ex-wife in assault, battery case — $250,000 verdict
Type of action: Civil assault and battery Injuries alleged: Five separate instances of civil assault and battery Name of case: Ali v. Adeel, et al. ...
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Man suffered permanent spinal cord damage after surgery — $4M verdict
January 23, 2023 Comments Off on Man suffered permanent spinal cord damage after surgery — $4M verdict
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Teen had PTSD, dropped out of college after accident — $150,000 settlement
January 23, 2023 Comments Off on Teen had PTSD, dropped out of college after accident — $150,000 settlement
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Damages for mechanic strongly contested by defendants — $900,000 verdict
January 23, 2023 Comments Off on Damages for mechanic strongly contested by defendants — $900,000 verdict
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Automatic door closed on patient, resulting in death — $375,000 settlement
January 16, 2023 Comments Off on Automatic door closed on patient, resulting in death — $375,000 settlement
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Plaintiff sustained injury after fall on stairs — $2.5M verdict
January 16, 2023 Comments Off on Plaintiff sustained injury after fall on stairs — $2.5M verdict
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T-bone crash injured passenger, killed driver — $100,000 settlement
January 16, 2023 Comments Off on T-bone crash injured passenger, killed driver — $100,000 settlement
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Jury: Orthopedic surgeon did not violate standard of care — Defense verdict
January 16, 2023 Comments Off on Jury: Orthopedic surgeon did not violate standard of care — Defense verdict
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Plaintiff recovered funds loaned to defunct aviation business — $831,807.99 verdict
January 9, 2023 Comments Off on Plaintiff recovered funds loaned to defunct aviation business — $831,807.99 verdict
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Motorcyclist sustained multiple fractures after collision — $1.5M settlement
January 9, 2023 Comments Off on Motorcyclist sustained multiple fractures after collision — $1.5M settlement
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Man died after staff allegedly disregarded chest pain — $4M verdict
January 9, 2023 Comments Off on Man died after staff allegedly disregarded chest pain — $4M verdict
Viewpoint
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3D printing: New frontier in potential product liability claims
January 30, 2023 Comments Off on 3D printing: New frontier in potential product liability claims
Companies employ 3D printing technology now more than ever, leveraging devices in pioneering ways. Its widespread usage helps businesses cut costs and manufacture products efficiently. ...
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How employers can prepare for a possible non-compete ban
January 23, 2023 Comments Off on How employers can prepare for a possible non-compete ban
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Notable legal terms of 2022: Goodbye ‘vax mandate,’ hello ‘trigger law’
January 16, 2023 Comments Off on Notable legal terms of 2022: Goodbye ‘vax mandate,’ hello ‘trigger law’
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The Speluncean Explorers case: How would you decide?
January 9, 2023 Comments Off on The Speluncean Explorers case: How would you decide?
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Marketing is vital, but leave it to an assistant
January 9, 2023 Comments Off on Marketing is vital, but leave it to an assistant
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Losing your fastball: Strategies for lawyers facing cognitive decline
January 2, 2023 Comments Off on Losing your fastball: Strategies for lawyers facing cognitive decline
