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Virginia AG alleges Nexstar, Tegna are violating court order halting merger
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones alleges Nexstar and Tegna violate a court order halting their merger, citing threats to press freedom and public accountability.
US judge blocks Biden-era restrictions on prescribing abortion drug
U.S. District Judge Robert Ballou in Virginia struck down the FDA's 2023 rule requiring certification to prescribe mifepristone, citing inadequate justification.
Fourth Circuit rejects Trump administration’s bid to re-detain pro-Palestinian Georgetown scholar
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to re-detain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri in Virginia.
Flying Squirrels owner makes new allegations in amended defamation lawsuit
Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella amends defamation lawsuit against Thalhimer Realty Partners and Jason Guillot in Eastern District of Virginia.
Some Petersburg council members blindsided by data center projects
Petersburg council members were caught off guard by approved data center site plans amid concerns over transparency and resource demands.
Longtime McGuireWoods leader Robert Burrus dies at 91
Robert L. Burrus Jr., chairman emeritus of McGuireWoods, died at 91. He led the firm’s growth and played a key role in Virginia corporate law.
Capital One defeats lawsuit alleging excessive credit card rates
Capital One persuaded a Maryland federal judge to dismiss a class-action alleging excessive credit-card interest rates under Virginia law.
Judge orders Paramount to temporarily pause Warner Bros acquisition
Paramount must pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after a federal judge in California ruled the merger could harm competition.
Fourth Circuit decertifies Boeing class action stemming from MAX 9 blowout
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decertified a Boeing shareholder class action over the 737 MAX 9 cabin panel blowout citing lack of damages methodology.
Attorney general’s office secures landmark settlement with discriminatory landlord
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones secured a $2.25 million settlement with landlord David Merryman for discriminatory housing practices.
Justice Dept. taps veteran lawyer to lead Virginia federal prosecutor’s office
The Justice Department named Theo Stamos acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia amid leadership turmoil and political controversy.
Staunton prosecutor gets protective order against man, charges filed
Staunton Commonwealth’s Attorney John Baber obtained a preliminary protective order against Aaron Q. Barmer following repeated harassment and PPO violations.
Legal Tech
- How large language models are leveling the personal injury playing field
- Attorney Share, Lawmatics integrate to automate law firm referrals
- How ransomware tactics against law firms are changing
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries in vehicle accident
- Medical Malpractice – Patient dies after alleged improper medicine admin
- Workers’ Compensation-Vehicle accident paralyzes Brazilian cement worker
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Defendant convicted based upon Commonwealth witnesses’ testimony
- Zoning – Party failed to show its due process rights were violated
- Tort – Jury’s zero-damages verdict for inmate plaintiff affirmed
- Parent and child – Record supported termination of mother’s parental rights
- Criminal – Man convicted of grand larceny after stealing $26,000
- Parent and child – Brothers dispute who should be their mother’s guardian
- Tort – Allegedly defamatory statements lacked the requisite “sting”
