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Supreme Court confirms state affidavit-of-merit laws don’t apply in federal court

Virginia Lawyers Weekly//February 3, 2026//

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Supreme Court confirms state affidavit-of-merit laws don’t apply in federal court

Virginia Lawyers Weekly//February 3, 2026//

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About half of U.S. states have enacted affidavit-of-merit (or certificate-of-merit) requirements for malpractice cases against licensed professionals like doctors or lawyers.

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