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Justice Department challenges EEOC disparate-impact guidance
Federal agencies propose a rule requiring recipients of federal grants to use the E-Verify system, expanding immigration compliance for many employers.
Federal agencies propose mandatory E-Verify for grant recipients
Federal agencies propose a rule requiring recipients of federal grants to use the E-Verify system, expanding immigration compliance for many employers.
Employment – FMLA retaliation claim survives motion to dismiss
Where an employee alleged that she was demoted in retaliation for taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, and she specifically identified alleged differences between her pre-FMLA-leave and […]
Trey Falwell sues Liberty for $1.75M
Trey Falwell sues Liberty University for $1.75 million alleging breach of employment contract after his 2021 termination.
Employee’s pregnancy retaliation claim to proceed to trial
A former Volvo employee's pregnancy retaliation claim proceeds after U.S. District Judge Thomas T. Cullen denies partial motion to dismiss in Virginia.
Attorneys voice concern over new federal joint employer status rule
The U.S. Department of Labor proposes a new joint employer rule, sparking debate among Virginia employment attorneys over its clarity and impact.
‘American Pipe’ tolling doesn’t save untimely appeal
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that American Pipe tolling ends when class status is denied, affirming dismissal of RTX Corp. employee discrimination claims.
What businesses can learn from joyful learning
Dr. Ryan Kimmet explores how joyful learning principles at The Harley School inform workforce development and business culture transformation.
New Virginia noncompete restrictions become law
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed SB 170 restricting noncompete enforceability against employees discharged without cause unless severance is provided.
Supreme Court backs jurisdiction in FAA arbitration case
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed federal court jurisdiction to confirm and vacate arbitration awards under the FAA in Jules v. Andres Balazs Properties.
Employment – Chief of police isn’t ‘employer’ under VHRA
The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of a disability accommodation suit against Chief of Police Cynthia McAlister under the VHRA.
Employment – Hampton Roads Transit prevails on former employee’s claims
Hampton Roads Transit prevailed on summary judgment in disability claims filed by Avanti Garedo under the Rehabilitation Act in EDVA Norfolk.
Legal Tech
- How large language models are leveling the personal injury playing field
- Attorney Share, Lawmatics integrate to automate law firm referrals
- How ransomware tactics against law firms are changing
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries in vehicle accident
- Medical Malpractice – Patient dies after alleged improper medicine admin
- Workers’ Compensation-Vehicle accident paralyzes Brazilian cement worker
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Defendant convicted based upon Commonwealth witnesses’ testimony
- Zoning – Party failed to show its due process rights were violated
- Tort – Jury’s zero-damages verdict for inmate plaintiff affirmed
- Parent and child – Record supported termination of mother’s parental rights
- Criminal – Man convicted of grand larceny after stealing $26,000
- Parent and child – Brothers dispute who should be their mother’s guardian
- Tort – Allegedly defamatory statements lacked the requisite “sting”
