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SCOTUS: Va. geofence warrant was Fourth Amendment search
The U.S. Supreme Court held that a Virginia geofence warrant constitutes a Fourth Amendment search, affirming privacy rights in cellphone location data.
Nonparty execs cannot enforce arbitration clause
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that nonparty executives cannot enforce an arbitration agreement against the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Supreme Court finds internet service providers not liable for users’ pirated music
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that internet service providers like Cox Communications are not liable for users’ illegal music downloads unless they induce infringement.
4th Circuit reverses sanctions imposed on plaintiff’s attorney
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed sanctions imposed on plaintiff Nawal Ali’s attorney in an employment discrimination case against BC Architects Engineers.
Legal Tech
- A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR : New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Allen charge wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Evidence – Expert’s exclusion from trial deemed harmless
- Parent and child – Mother held in contempt for violating visitation order
- Criminal – Court refuses to continue trial despite missing witness
- Criminal – Meth defendant wasn’t entitled to sentencing safety valve
- Tort – Comments about plaintiff were protected opinions
- Real Property – Condo unit owner challenges expansion plans
