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Augusta County ends historic era with new courthouse
Augusta County opens a new courthouse in Verona, relocating judicial operations from Staunton after 125 years and marking a historic change.
Motor Vehicle Negligence – Plaintiff suffers mild TBI after being rear-ended
A $1.3 million settlement was reached in Augusta County for a plaintiff suffering mild traumatic brain injury after a rear-end collision.
John Marshall portrait removed from Augusta County courthouse for conservation
Chief Justice John Marshall's portrait was removed from the Augusta County Circuit Court courthouse for conservation and will be displayed publicly after restoration.
Federal judge finds Nexus Services owners in contempt over sale
A federal judge in Virginia found Nexus Services owners and buyer Libre Immigration Services in civil contempt for violating a court injunction on asset sale.
Augusta County asks Spanberger to reject collective bargaining bill
Augusta County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution opposing Virginia's collective bargaining bill, urging Gov. Abigail Spanberger to reject it due to fiscal concerns.
Former Waynesboro police captain’s claim revived
The Court of Appeals of Virginia reinstated a whistleblower claim against former Waynesboro Police Chief Michael Wilhelm in a wrongful termination lawsuit by ex-captain Michael Martin.
Ex-Nexus Services exec reaches deal to restore $117k to 401(k) plan
Former Nexus Services executive Evan Ajin agrees to restore $117,000 to the company's 401(k) plan after a Department of Labor complaint over mishandled employee contributions.
Virginia redistricting vote begins amid lawsuits
Virginia starts early voting March 6 for a special election on congressional redistricting amid legal challenges and a legal opinion from Attorney General Jay Jones.
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”
