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In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama’s with them. He isn’t
Virginia's gerrymandering referendum sees both parties using Obama's past and present statements to influence voters ahead of a critical congressional map vote.
Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots
Michigan officials refuse the DOJ's request for Detroit-area ballots related to the 2024 election, citing concerns over election integrity claims.
Judge rejects US Justice Department effort to obtain Rhode Island’s voter data
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy rejected the Justice Department's request for Rhode Island's non-public voter data, citing lack of legal authority.
Virginia joins lawsuit over federal election control
Virginia joined 21 Democratic attorneys general in suing over President Trump's executive order on federal election administration, citing constitutional concerns.
Virginia governor’s approval rating is split, poll shows
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's approval rating is nearly split, with 47% approval and 46% disapproval according to a George Mason University poll.
Virginia GOP lawmakers challenge referendum ballot wording over viewpoint discrimination
Virginia GOP representatives filed a lawsuit challenging the April 21 referendum ballot wording, alleging it misleads voters and constitutes viewpoint discrimination.
Kentucky House forms impeachment panel targeting judge
Kentucky House lawmakers formed an impeachment committee to review petitions against three officials, including a state Supreme Court justice.
Constitutional: Court reopens dismissed suit over Virginia Beach at-large election scheme
Where the parties filed a stipulation of dismissal in November 2023 that resolved a suit alleging the City of Virginia Beach’s election scheme was unconstitutional, the court granted the plaintiffs’ Rule 60(b) motion. Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case in reliance on defendants’ explicit representations that they would implement the 10-1 election system. Rather than honoring those re[...]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – 74-year-old injured in two-vehicle crash
- Employment- Arbitrator finds unfair labor practices by school
- Medical Malpractice- Gallbladder removal surgery results in reparative procedure
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Car with mother, two children broadsided, rolled several times
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Driver, passenger suffer injuries after truck crosses into lane
- Fraud – Jury sides with couple in home construction case
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Triathlete suffered fractures after being struck by pickup truck
- Medical Malpractice- Nursing facility patient died after falling, suffering head injury
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Sales manager sustained multiple injuires in Virginia Beach collision
- Products Liability – Workplace accident results in amputation at the wrist
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Railroad worker injured in collision with tractor-trailer
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Evidence supports conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon
- Consumer Protection – Default judgment entered against auto dealership
- Criminal – Full court refuses to rehear Rogers-Singletary error case
- Tort -Former Libyan Army official defeats torture claims
- Tort – LLC doesn’t protect member from fraud claim
- Employment – Court lacks jurisdiction over former IRS employee’s claims
- Constitutional – District court erred when it excused minor from vaccination law
- Criminal – Court rejects Double Jeopardy Clause argument
- Civil Procedure – Court refuses to join non-party to copyright suit
- Criminal – Woman held in contempt for repeatedly interrupting court proceeding
- Civil Rights – Jury to decide if officer violated arrestee’s rights
- Appeals – Tardy appeal is dismissed
