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After judge’s rebuke, Trump ally Halligan to leave US Justice Department
Trump-aligned prosecutor Lindsey Halligan leaves the Justice Department after judges ruled her U.S. attorney role unlawful.
Trump administration fires Eastern District prosecutor over Comey case
The Trump administration fired a senior DOJ prosecutor after he declined to lead the prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, reports say.
Speculative allegations insufficient to support restraining order
A Virginia federal judge denied a TRO, finding speculative allegations insufficient to show former employees breached non-compete or fiduciary duties.
Court halts fired employee from using stolen info
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction after a fired employee emailed herself trade secrets, citing likely misappropriation.
Barbara Johns’ statue at U.S. Capitol unveiled
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction after a fired employee emailed herself trade secrets, citing likely misappropriation.
Lauck named chief judge of Eastern District court
Judge M. Hannah Lauck becomes chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, succeeding Judge Mark S. Davis after his seven-year term.
Judge: Halligan unlawfully appointed as Eastern District US attorney
A federal judge dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed in violation of federal law.
Nomination for EDVA US attorney stuck in gridlock
Erik Siebert’s nomination for U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia is stalled as Senate Democrats block confirmations amid partisan dispute.
Merit selection panel seeks comments on judge reappointment
The Eastern District of Virginia seeks public comment on U.S. Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller’s reappointment before his term expires in January 2026.
Jessica Aber to posthumously receive Carrico Professionalism Award
Jessica D. Aber will posthumously receive the 2026 Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Award from the Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Section.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice-Patient dies following blood loss in surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Defense points to plaintiff’s prior collision, stressors
- Medical Malpractice – Ingrown toenail removal leads to CRPS type 2
- Motor Vehicle Negligence Rear-seat passenger injured when car hits telephone pole
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Car crash after back surgery causes additional injuries
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with cardiologist over treatment of strokes
- Negligence and Tort- Ice pack use during tattoo removal causes frostbite
- Workers’ Compensation Struck by metal door at workplace, plaintiff sustains subdural hematoma
- Motor Vehicle Negligence Woman struck by vehicle loses senses of taste, smell
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Pedestrian struck by car while in parking lot
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Driver fractures right leg in tractor-trailer collision
Opinion Digests
- Freedom of Information – Exemption 5 protects draft PTAB written decision
- Fraud – Homeowners’ RICO claim is dismissed
- Criminal – Sex-offender convicted of providing false information
- Evidence – Defendants must respond to post-judgment discovery
- Patent and trademark – Several claims found to be ineligible for patent protection
- Criminal – Evidence supports robbery conviction
- Administrative – Internal Communications Among Patent Judges – Withheld Materials
- Criminal – Denial of continuance wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Criminal – Felony eluding conviction violated Double Jeopardy clause
- Criminal – Defendant was wrongly convicted of two counts of hit-and-run
- Criminal – Sexually-violent predator denied conditional release
- Constitutional – Redistricting effort violated Virginia Constitution
