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Parent and child – Record supported termination of mother’s parental rights
Where the circuit court did not err in finding that the mother had not substantially remedied the circumstances that led to the children’s removal from her care, the record supports […]
Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
Gemini Legal introduces DraftEngine, a platform to streamline civil litigation forms with over 5,000 updated California court forms.
COA reverses judgment for lack of service
The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed a civil contempt order due to failure to demonstrate diligent efforts for personal service on an ex-husband residing in India.
Parent and child – ‘Best-interests of child’ standard isn’t unconstitutional
Virginia court affirms the constitutionality of the best-interests standard under Code § 20-124.2 in custody disputes, rejecting equal custody presumption claims.
If Virginia goes no-fault, where does fault fit?
Virginia family law faces debate over fault-based divorce as hb 303 proposes study and changes, impacting grounds and divorce procedures.
Domestic Relations – Court lacks jurisdiction to annul marriage of decedent
Where the administrator of an estate moved to annul a marriage on the basis the decedent lacked the mental capacity to consent to marriage, her suit was dismissed. Because the […]
Work group to consider ending fault-based divorce in Virginia
Virginia legislature commissions work group to evaluate eliminating fault-based grounds for divorce and transitioning to a no-fault system under Title 20.
Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in murder-suicide, police say
Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax and his wife Cerina were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in their Fairfax County home.
Parent & Child – Parents’ suit over removal of children from their care is dismissed
The western district of Virginia dismissed the Allmans’ suit challenging child removal, citing sovereign and judicial immunity and lack of jurisdiction.
Tort – Husband’s suit against wife’s attorney is dismissed
The western district of Virginia dismissed federal claims in husband Mohammed Azimi’s suit against wife’s attorney Palma Pustilnik in a child custody dispute.
Russell named next Virginia State Bar president-elect
Bruce H. Russell II, founder of Bruce H. Russell II PC, has been named president-elect of the Virginia State Bar, succeeding Susan Bradford Tarley.
Supreme Court of Virginia clarifies adoption statute
The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that a stepmother's adoption can proceed without the biological mother's consent under Va. Code § 63.2-1202.
Legal Tech
- AI in practice: How new technology is affecting litigation practice
- Experts foresee legal malpractice risk for those who eschew AI
- Legal Decoder launches AI-powered billing analytics interface
Verdicts & Settlements
- Negligence and Tort – E-bike collision leads to neck injury, psoriasis flare
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – ‘Daydreaming’ driver hit plaintiff walking by road
- Motor Vehicle Negligence 92-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries in vehicle accident
- Medical Malpractice – Patient dies after alleged improper medicine admin
Opinion Digests
- Civil Procedure – Circuit court lost jurisdiction 21 days after final order
- Municipal – City has sovereign immunity against commercial owner’s claims
- Criminal – Speedy trial violation results in conviction being reversed
- Criminal – Defendant convicted of assault and battery of a law enforcement officer
- Landlord and tenant – 2019 amendment to Virginia Code didn’t apply retroactively
- Criminal – Defendant attempts to burn house using fireworks
- Criminal – Man convicted of abducting girlfriend
