Supreme Court Justice William C. Mims has notified the governor and legislative leaders that he will not seek reelection to the court next year when his term comes to an end on March 31. By letter this morning, the justice ...
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Virginia Lawyers Weekly is pleased to introduce the third group of honorees in our program recognizing the leading lawyers in a particular field of law. The field of practice for these “Go To Lawyers” is workers’ compensation law. Profiles of ...
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July 26, 2021
Comments Off on Remote work: LEO clarifies issues surrounding out-of-state lawyers
A North Carolina-based attorney can work out of at a vacation home on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia so long as he works only on cases involving North Carolina or federal law, according to a proposed Legal Ethics Opinion from ...
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July 26, 2021
Comments Off on VSB rates 45 for 7 appeals court seats
A Virginia State Bar committee has reported recommendations to the General Assembly for 45 candidates for seven vacancies on the Virginia Court of Appeals. The VSB’s Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee, or JCEC, rated candidates as “qualified” or “highly qualified” for ...
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July 19, 2021
Comments Off on Not playing hurt: Promoting mental health is a team effort
In the sporting world, athletes often “play hurt” through a variety of physical injuries. Competing now is their focal point, and long-term health risks the afterthought. The practice of law is similar in many respects. Many lawyers often find it ...
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July 19, 2021
Comments Off on Two vacancies pending in Virginia’s federal courts
A pair of U.S. District Court judges are taking senior status later this year, creating additional Virginia federal judgeships to be filled by President Joe Biden. Judge James P. Jones of the Western District of Virginia and Judge John A. ...
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July 19, 2021
Comments Off on Motorcycle case settles without suit for $3.7M
A Northern Virginia motorcyclist who was badly injured when a car turned in front of him, even though he had the green light, has settled his claim for $3.7 million. A Verdict & Settlement report filed by the man’s law ...
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July 13, 2021
Comments Off on Youngkin declines debate in part over moderator Woodruff
(AP) Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin’s campaign announced on July 12 that the political newcomer would not debate Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe at a perennial event hosted by the Virginia Bar Association, in part because of the journalist moderator. Jeff ...
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July 12, 2021
Comments Off on Top priority: Encourage clients to focus on self-care during divorce
No matter the area of law in which you practice, odds are good you will run across a client who is going through a divorce. Divorce is one of the most stressful life-changing events a person can experience. According to ...
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July 12, 2021
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Legislative amendments from 2020 that prohibit a traffic stop for an expired registration or a broken taillight are retroactive, a Roanoke County circuit judge has ruled in a case of first impression. As a result, a woman facing drug charges ...
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