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US judges block Trump’s limits on student loan forgiveness program
Two federal judges blocked the Trump administration's rule limiting public service loan forgiveness eligibility, citing unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.
Civil Procedure – Court refuses to consolidate two similar cases
The federal court in Virginia denied motions to consolidate two student lawsuits involving due process claims against school officials and the Virginia beach school board.
Education – Court refuses to enjoin athletic ban on homeschooled students
The federal court in western district of Virginia denies preliminary injunction against VHSL and Roanoke County School Board's ban on homeschooled students in athletics.
Commercial – Accrediting agency must restore school’s accreditation
New Concept Massage & Beauty School secured a preliminary injunction restoring its accreditation pending appeal against National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences in EDVA.
Student Title IX claim survives against Va. Tech
A student’s Title IX claim alleging sex discrimination against Virginia Tech survives summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Education – Student largely prevails on IDEA appeal
The court affirmed most of the hearing officer’s rulings favoring student V.B. under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in Richmond, Virginia.
UK faculty opposed naming federal judge dean of law school
University of Kentucky law faculty opposed appointing federal judge Greg Van Tatenhove as dean, citing accreditation concerns and lack of academic qualifications.
Bill creates template for meal programs at state governor’s schools
Virginia's House Bill 832 directs the Department of Education to develop a meal program framework for regional governor's schools, enhancing student access.
Education – IDEA class action suit is dismissed
The 4th Circuit affirmed dismissal of a Virginia IDEA class action suit against the Department of Education and Fairfax County School Board.
Attorneys weigh in on $10M school-shooting jury verdict
A Virginia jury awarded $10M to teacher Abby Zwerner, finding a school administrator grossly negligent in the Richneck Elementary shooting case.
Education: Court won’t enjoin speaker at Turning Point USA high school event
Where the plaintiff moved to prohibit the Western Albemarle High School’s Turning Point USA club from hosting a guest speaker, but the court concluded they were not likely to succeed at trial on their Title IX claim, their motion was denied.
Education: Student sues Marshall University after harassment at off-campus party
Where a student sued Marshall University after she was sexually harassed, but the conduct happened at a private, off-campus residence unconnected to any university-sponsored program, organization or event; the university had no prior knowledge of the off-campus post-game party and the university did not exercise any supervision or control over the location or those present, the university prevai[...]
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
