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U.S. judge finds Trump misused court in IRS case, refers lawyers for discipline
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that Trump misused a $10 billion IRS lawsuit for personal gain and referred lawyers for disciplinary review.
US appeals court blocks Trump admin from enacting new plans to slash consumer watchdog staff
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit blocked the Trump administration's plan to slash the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff.
US Supreme Court sides with marijuana user stripped of gun rights
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a federal gun ban cannot be applied to marijuana users unless under influence, affirming second amendment rights in Texas.
Justice Department sues Virginia over mask ban, limits to federal agents
The Justice Department sued Virginia over laws banning masks for federal agents and restricting immigration enforcement cooperation, citing constitutional violations.
US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the FCC's system for levying fines against AT&T and Verizon, ruling it does not violate the constitutional right to a jury trial.
Virginia federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema blocks trump administration from operating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate alleged victims of government weaponization.
Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio recordings
Former president Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to prevent release of private interview recordings amid a special counsel investigation.
Short seller Andrew Left to stand trial in LA over manipulation charges
Andrew Left faces criminal trial in Los Angeles for alleged stock market manipulation and securities fraud involving Nvidia and Tesla shares.
Immigration attorneys weigh in on federal denaturalization push
Immigration attorneys in Virginia address the federal government's increased denaturalization efforts and their impact on naturalized citizens and permanent residents.
US appeals court weighs Pentagon bid to punish Senator Mark Kelly
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit hears the Pentagon's appeal to censure Senator Mark Kelly over his remarks urging refusal of unlawful orders.
FBI raids business of Democratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas
The FBI raided the cannabis retail business co-owned by Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas amid a federal bribery investigation related to the dispensary.
US adding firing squads, electrocution and gassing to federal execution methods
The U.S. Department of Justice plans to add firing squads, electrocution, and gas asphyxiation as alternative federal execution methods amid lethal injection drug shortages.
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
- 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
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
- Criminal – Woman convicted of endangering her children’s lives
- Negligence – Neighbors ordered to pay $300,000 for boundary wall collapse
- Fraud – Court vacates fraud judgment against home sellers
- Employment – Former employee’s claims against ODU are narrowed
- Civil Rights – Civil rights suit was filed too late
