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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
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
- Premises Liability – Fall down stairs at resort results in injuries, death
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Workers’ Compensation- Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice- Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Struck in face by forklift, woman suffers brain injury
- Negligence and Tort – Group home resident falls, sustaining femur fracture
- Medical Malpractice – Nursing facility patient dies after fracturing ankle in fall
- Medical Malpractice- Patient has bladder injury during colostomy reversal
- Premises Liability- Apartment guest burned by gas grill spewing fire
Opinion Digests
- The Most Important Opinions, January-June 2026
- Criminal – Court of Appeals wrongly vacated murder conviction
- Tort – U.Va. prevails on former professor’s claims
- Constitutional – Company’s due process claim against county is dismissed
- Administrative – Plaintiffs’ effort to enjoin ITC proceeding fails
- Patent and trademark – Amazon patent infringement suit transferred to New Jersey
- Tort – Chesterfield County dismissed from wrongful death suit
- Consumer Protection – Lawsuit over kratom survives motion to dismiss
- Criminal – Defendant convicted of attempted sexual exploitation of a child
- Evidence – Motion to exclude transmission expert is rejected
- Damages – Court awards pre-judgment interest following parties’ acquiescence
- Employment – Court approves overtime wage collective action settlement
