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A new federal rule that requires health care employers to take certain steps to protect their workers in settings where suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients ...
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Federal protection for health care workers raises concerns
July 19, 2021 Comments Off on Federal protection for health care workers raises concerns
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Not playing hurt: Promoting mental health is a team effort
July 19, 2021 Comments Off on Not playing hurt: Promoting mental health is a team effort
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Two vacancies pending in Virginia’s federal courts
July 19, 2021 Comments Off on Two vacancies pending in Virginia’s federal courts
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Motorcycle case settles without suit for $3.7M
July 19, 2021 Comments Off on Motorcycle case settles without suit for $3.7M
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Top priority: Encourage clients to focus on self-care during divorce
July 12, 2021 Comments Off on Top priority: Encourage clients to focus on self-care during divorce
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Traffic stop amendments retroactive
July 12, 2021 Comments Off on Traffic stop amendments retroactive
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Supreme Court relaxes pandemic restrictions
July 12, 2021 Comments Off on Supreme Court relaxes pandemic restrictions
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Biden taps Heytens for 4th Circuit
July 12, 2021 Comments Off on Biden taps Heytens for 4th Circuit
News in Brief
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Former Virginia lawyer pleads guilty to obstruction
(AP) A former Virginia lawyer has pleaded guilty in connection with allegations that he wrongfully obtained $4 million in funds primarily from the bankruptcy of ...
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Virginia could see up to $530M under opioid settlement
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Lawsuit against Liberty alleges mishandling of sex assaults
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Recall seeks board member’s ouster over online classes
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Virginia looking for its first cannabis attorney
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Nursing school operators charged with selling bogus diplomas
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Herring opinion: Families should get police shooting footage
Opinion Digests
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Failure to address ‘stale’ drug convictions was error
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on Failure to address ‘stale’ drug convictions was error
Where the district court discussed the defendant’s “extensive criminal history,” but never addressed his argument that two California drug convictions that were 34 and 28 ...
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360-month racketeering resentence not unreasonable
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on 360-month racketeering resentence not unreasonable
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Record supported finding that railroad breached good faith duty
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on Record supported finding that railroad breached good faith duty
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BIA must consider petitioner’s age at time of alleged persecution
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on BIA must consider petitioner’s age at time of alleged persecution
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Juvenile’s 52-year sentence not unreasonable
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on Juvenile’s 52-year sentence not unreasonable
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Statement of facts in plea agreement support conviction
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on Statement of facts in plea agreement support conviction
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Pre-publication rule doesn’t violate First Amendment
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on Pre-publication rule doesn’t violate First Amendment
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$22.35 million defamation award vacated
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on $22.35 million defamation award vacated
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School knew of student’s alleged assault of another
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on School knew of student’s alleged assault of another
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Sex offender denied visits with minor daughter
July 20, 2021 Comments Off on Sex offender denied visits with minor daughter
Verdicts & Settlements
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Technician fractured patient’s leg during hallway transport on roller stretcher — $250,000 settlement
July 19, 2021 Comments Off on Technician fractured patient’s leg during hallway transport on roller stretcher — $250,000 settlement
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Fractures of tibia and fibula Date resolved: 6/17/2021 Special damages: $93,853 Demand: $600,000 Offer: $250,000 Verdict or settlement: ...
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70-year-old died eight days after surgery — $635,000 settlement
July 19, 2021 Comments Off on 70-year-old died eight days after surgery — $635,000 settlement
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Motorcyclist suffered severe leg injuries in accident with turning vehicle — $3.7 million settlement
July 19, 2021 Comments Off on Motorcyclist suffered severe leg injuries in accident with turning vehicle — $3.7 million settlement
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Plaintiff suffered injuries when driver failed to brake in slowing traffic — $150,000 verdict
July 12, 2021 Comments Off on Plaintiff suffered injuries when driver failed to brake in slowing traffic — $150,000 verdict
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Plaintiff suffered spinal injury after collision with texting driver — $500,000 settlement
July 12, 2021 Comments Off on Plaintiff suffered spinal injury after collision with texting driver — $500,000 settlement
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14-year-old killed at crosswalk while preparing for first day of high school — $4,007,478 verdict
July 12, 2021 Comments Off on 14-year-old killed at crosswalk while preparing for first day of high school — $4,007,478 verdict
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Plaintiff suffered mild TBI after being rear-ended at red light — $675,000 settlement
July 12, 2021 Comments Off on Plaintiff suffered mild TBI after being rear-ended at red light — $675,000 settlement
Viewpoint
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Key questions when offering vaccination incentives
July 19, 2021 Comments Off on Key questions when offering vaccination incentives
After years of marriage, I’ve learned one thing: Binary choices are almost always better. For example, the question “Do you want pizza, Thai, BBQ or ...
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The cost of not paying attention, and payoffs of doing so
July 5, 2021 Comments Off on The cost of not paying attention, and payoffs of doing so
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Protecting your time with time management practices
July 5, 2021 Comments Off on Protecting your time with time management practices
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Larry, Moe and Curly kidnap a megastar’s son
June 28, 2021 Comments Off on Larry, Moe and Curly kidnap a megastar’s son
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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
