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Jurors – Record supports trial court’s refusal to strike juror for cause
The Virginia court of appeals affirmed the trial court's decision denying a motion to strike a juror for cause in Justin Ray Dutcher's controlled substance conviction.
Jurors – Man convicted of assault and battery of law enforcement officers
The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed Gregory James Louissaint's conviction for assault and battery of law enforcement officers in Suffolk.
Sole LLC owner can be individually liable under VCPA
The Fairfax County Circuit Court ruled that a sole LLC owner can be individually liable for wrongful acts under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Criminal – Man convicted of strangling, assaulting and abducting his romantic partner
Randy Cephus Jones’s convictions for strangulation, assault, and abduction of his partner were affirmed by the Circuit Court of Halifax County.
Criminal – Felon is convicted for unlawful possession of firearm
The court of appeals affirmed Ryan Saunders's conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Hampton, rejecting his motion to strike.
Tort – LLC doesn’t protect member from fraud claim
Autobahn Motors LLC member Shams Behgoman held personally liable for fraud in car sale under Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Jury and jurors – Trial court didn’t err in refusing to dismiss juror
The trial court in Pulaski County denied Robert Dustin Radford's motion to strike a juror for cause due to a familial connection to jail staff, affirming impartiality and public confidence.
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”
