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Judges face questions on performance evaluations

December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Judges face questions on performance evaluations

Legislators had tough questions this month for a handful of Virginia trial judges seeking new terms on the bench. Five of the 47 judges appearing ...
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Trial preparation tips that every paralegal should know

December 11, 2019 Comments Off on Trial preparation tips that every paralegal should know
Nine judges falter in performance surveys

December 10, 2019 Comments Off on Nine judges falter in performance surveys
Lawsuits turn spotlight on anti-SLAPP law

December 9, 2019 Comments Off on Lawsuits turn spotlight on anti-SLAPP law
All verdicts, settlements of ’19 wanted

December 9, 2019 Comments Off on All verdicts, settlements of ’19 wanted
Pension distribution order fixed after 21 days

December 9, 2019 Comments Off on Pension distribution order fixed after 21 days
Family law leaders prepare for Assembly session

December 6, 2019 Comments Off on Family law leaders prepare for Assembly session

Judge upholds 81-year prison sentence for ex-police officer

December 14, 2019 Comments Off on Judge upholds 81-year prison sentence for ex-police officer

STAFFORD (AP) A Stafford County judge has upheld the 81-year prison sentence that a jury recommended for a former police officer convicted of trying to ...
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Man faces life sentence in bizarre failed kidnapping plot

December 14, 2019 Comments Off on Man faces life sentence in bizarre failed kidnapping plot
Church trustees sue city over child abuse probe

December 14, 2019 Comments Off on Church trustees sue city over child abuse probe
Lynchburg man shot by police settles lawsuit

December 14, 2019 Comments Off on Lynchburg man shot by police settles lawsuit
Hampton says Michael Vick owes $70K in unpaid taxes

December 14, 2019 Comments Off on Hampton says Michael Vick owes $70K in unpaid taxes
Court: University foundation exempt from open-records laws

December 14, 2019 Comments Off on Court: University foundation exempt from open-records laws

Voyeurism is sex offense requiring registration with SC

December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Voyeurism is sex offense requiring registration with SC

Where a panel for the first time addressed whether a conviction under South Carolina’s voyeurism statute constitutes a “sex offense” requiring registration under Sex Offender ...
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Lack of sentencing rationale requires remand

December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Lack of sentencing rationale requires remand
Firearm in bag would have been discovered

December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Firearm in bag would have been discovered
Dispute over arbitration clauses require trial

December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Dispute over arbitration clauses require trial
Carjacking verdict stands

December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Carjacking verdict stands
Prisoner’s rights might have been violated

December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Prisoner’s rights might have been violated
Maryland ad disclosure law violates First Amendment

December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Maryland ad disclosure law violates First Amendment

Woman reacted to drugs after colon surgery – $1.3 million settlement

December 8, 2019 Comments Off on Woman reacted to drugs after colon surgery – $1.3 million settlement

A 41-year-old woman presented to the hospital for a laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy. Her post-operative pain was managed by lidocaine. She later developed lidocaine toxicity and ...
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Rearender put an end to college football career – $100,000 settlement

December 8, 2019 Comments Off on Rearender put an end to college football career – $100,000 settlement
Confidential case settles for $750k – $750,000 Settlement

December 8, 2019 Comments Off on Confidential case settles for $750k – $750,000 Settlement
Condition of rental truck tires before wreck was disputed – $1 million settlement

December 8, 2019 Comments Off on Condition of rental truck tires before wreck was disputed – $1 million settlement
Woman had soft-tissue injuries after tractor-trailer flipped on hood – $100,000 Settlement

December 8, 2019 Comments Off on Woman had soft-tissue injuries after tractor-trailer flipped on hood – $100,000 Settlement