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Virginia Supreme Court overturns redistricting referendum vote in 4-3 ruling
The Supreme Court of Virginia invalidated a redistricting referendum that would have favored Democrats, citing constitutional violations in the legislative process.
Million Dollar Plus Settlements of 2025
Following are settlements of at least $1 million reached in 2025 and reported to Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Note (4/10/2026): This compilation has been edited to include an additional $1 million […]
Goochland supervisors OK $250K to fight lawsuit over potential data centers
Goochland County shifts $250K to hire outside counsel as it faces a lawsuit challenging a technology overlay district near Route 288.
Important opinions published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly
This special section contains summaries of important opinions published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly during the second half of 2025. The Important Opinions of the Week that appear on Virginia Lawyers […]
Paid sick leave bill ‘likely’ to pass, attorneys say
Virginia legislators filed a bill to expand paid sick leave statewide, with attorneys expecting passage and warning employers to prepare.
Agency board member shielded by sovereign immunity
The Virginia Court of Appeals held sovereign immunity barred claims against a public board member acting within statutory authority.
Much-anticipated report issued on legal deserts, drop in lawyers
Bland County’s lone lawyer highlights Virginia legal deserts as bar leaders seek solutions for rural access to justice gaps.
Firearms instructor unlawfully fired after safety complaints
The 4th Circuit upheld an NLRB ruling that a firearms instructor was not a managerial employee and was unlawfully fired for safety complaints.
New information justified second frisk for firearm
The Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled police may conduct a second Terry frisk when new witness information creates reasonable suspicion of a firearm.
Realtor’s commission claim revived on appeal
Virginia Court of Appeals rules a city may owe a realtor commission after exercising a right of first refusal under the same terms of a private sale.
Judges seeking new terms undergo grilling by General Assembly panel
Virginia legislators question judges during judicial reappointment hearings, reviewing performance evaluations, bias concerns, and sentencing guideline compliance.
Supreme Court of Virginia backs judge on failure-to-accept-responsibility factor
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a judge may consider a defendant’s failure to accept responsibility in a probation revocation sentence without punishing a not-guilty plea.
Legal Tech
- AI in practice: How new technology is affecting litigation practice
- Experts foresee legal malpractice risk for those who eschew AI
- Legal Decoder launches AI-powered billing analytics interface
Verdicts & Settlements
- Negligence and Tort – E-bike collision leads to neck injury, psoriasis flare
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – ‘Daydreaming’ driver hit plaintiff walking by road
- Motor Vehicle Negligence 92-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries in vehicle accident
- Medical Malpractice – Patient dies after alleged improper medicine admin
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Speedy trial violation results in conviction being reversed
- Criminal – Defendant convicted of assault and battery of a law enforcement officer
- Landlord and tenant – 2019 amendment to Virginia Code didn’t apply retroactively
- Criminal – Defendant attempts to burn house using fireworks
- Criminal – Man convicted of abducting girlfriend
- Parent and child – Record supported decision to terminate father’s parental rights
- Negligence – Trial court didn’t err in admitting video of automobile accident
