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Richmond firm no longer represents Martinsville
Sands Anderson has ceased serving as legal counsel for the city of Martinsville amid ongoing federal lawsuits involving city officials.
Martinsville aims to convert municipal building to courthouse
The City of Martinsville approved a $46 million plan to convert its municipal building into a courthouse to meet state requirements and reduce costs.
Richmond chief judge orders increased security at courthouse
Richmond Circuit Court Chief Judge Jacqueline S. McClenney orders increased security at John Marshall Courts Building following multiple security incidents.
After judges threaten action, Richmond moves to assess aging court building
Richmond Circuit Court judges threaten legal action over courthouse conditions, prompting city council to form panel for possible $300 million replacement.
Augusta County ends historic era with new courthouse
Augusta County opens a new courthouse in Verona, relocating judicial operations from Staunton after 125 years and marking a historic change.
Public can tour new Augusta County courthouse as it gets ready to open
Augusta County invites the public to tour its new courthouse in Verona ahead of court operations starting June 15. The $67 million facility centralizes judicial services.
Spanberger vetoes legislation for creating marijuana retail market
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation to establish a retail marijuana market in Virginia, citing concerns over safety and regulation.
King Charles, Queen Camilla cap US tour with Front Royal visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Front Royal, Virginia, celebrating the US 250th anniversary with local festivities and community participation.
Municipal – Lynchburg registrar’s attack on adverse jury verdict fails
The 4th Circuit affirmed the jury verdict against Christine Gibbons in her partisan animus claim over Lynchburg registrar reappointment.
What Spanberger’s veto means for future of Northern Virginia casino
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill to allow a casino in Northern Virginia, emphasizing local government control over casino development decisions.
John Marshall portrait removed from Augusta County courthouse for conservation
Chief Justice John Marshall's portrait was removed from the Augusta County Circuit Court courthouse for conservation and will be displayed publicly after restoration.
Former Va. House speaker among newly appointed judges
Todd Gilbert, former Va. House speaker and U.S. attorney, was appointed to the general district court by the Virginia General Assembly.
Verdicts & Settlements
- 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
- Medical Malpractice – Nursing facility patient dies after fracturing ankle in fall
- Medical Malpractice- Patient has bladder injury during colostomy reversal
- Premises Liability- Apartment guest burned by gas grill spewing fire
Opinion Digests
- The Most Important Opinions, January-June 2026
- Criminal – Court of Appeals wrongly vacated murder conviction
- Tort – U.Va. prevails on former professor’s claims
- Constitutional – Company’s due process claim against county is dismissed
- Administrative – Plaintiffs’ effort to enjoin ITC proceeding fails
- Patent and trademark – Amazon patent infringement suit transferred to New Jersey
- Tort – Chesterfield County dismissed from wrongful death suit
- Consumer Protection – Lawsuit over kratom survives motion to dismiss
- Criminal – Defendant convicted of attempted sexual exploitation of a child
- Evidence – Motion to exclude transmission expert is rejected
- Damages – Court awards pre-judgment interest following parties’ acquiescence
- Employment – Court approves overtime wage collective action settlement
