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Massive Va. data center project won’t go forward after backer ends legal fight
It has been an eventful July on the data center front in Virginia as developers abandoned efforts to fight a court ruling voiding one project in Prince William County and […]
Blackstone’s QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia
Blackstone's QTS has terminated its Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia after years of local opposition and regulatory review.
DC sniper, Bobbitt prosecutor Paul Ebert dies at 88
Paul Ebert, longtime Prince William County commonwealth’s attorney known for prosecuting the D.C. sniper and Bobbitt cases, died at 88 from Parkinson’s complications.
Criminal – Evidence shows shooter acted with malice
The court affirmed Shaheem Tevon Hicks Brown's conviction for aggravated malicious wounding and malicious shooting in Prince William County.
Prince William County data center rezoning is void ab initio
The Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled Prince William County's rezoning for data centers void ab initio due to advertising violations under Va. Code § 15.2-2204(A).
Criminal – Court rejects Double Jeopardy Clause argument
The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed sentencing rejecting double jeopardy claims under Code §§ 18.2-67.2 and 18.2-67.3 in Chavarria v. Commonwealth.
Criminal – Man convicted for role in two murders
The Virginia court affirmed Anthony Elijah Perkins's conviction for two first-degree murders, conspiracy, and criminal gang participation under the concert of action doctrine.
Contract – $10,000 judgment survives appellate attack
Virginia court of appeals affirms $10,000 judgment in contract dispute between Emad M. Al Baz and Raad Saleh despite multiple appellate challenges.
At the breaking point: Prince William County seeks additional circuit judgeship
With a dozen legislators of both parties on board, a request to add a seventh judge to the circuit bench in fast-growing Prince William County seems likely to prevail at […]
Legal Tech
- A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR : New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
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
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
