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What’s next after Supreme Court of Virginia’s redistricting decision?
The Supreme Court of Virginia invalidated a constitutional amendment on redistricting, ruling the General Assembly violated the state constitution's election definition.
Virginia Democrats balk at proposal to lower justices’ retirement age, overhaul Supreme Court
Virginia lawmakers strongly oppose a proposal to lower the mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court of Virginia justices from 73 to 54.
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map
Virginia Democrats petition the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a congressional map struck down by the Virginia Supreme Court for procedural issues.
US Supreme Court lets Voting Rights Act ruling take effect ahead of schedule
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed a ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act to take effect early, impacting Louisiana's congressional redistricting ahead of elections.
VA redistricting won’t affect Jennifer McClellan’s intent to run again
Rep. Jennifer McClellan confirms her intent to run for reelection in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District despite ongoing redistricting challenges.
US Supreme Court guts key provision of Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court restricted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, impacting minority voting power in Louisiana's congressional redistricting ahead of elections.
Virginians vote on Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats
Virginians vote on a new Democratic-drawn congressional map that could flip four Republican seats in the U.S. House ahead of the midterm elections.
In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama’s with them. He isn’t
Virginia's gerrymandering referendum sees both parties using Obama's past and present statements to influence voters ahead of a critical congressional map vote.
Tazewell court again blocks Virginia redistricting vote after RNC sues
A Tazewell County Circuit Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a special election in April that could redraw Virginia‘s congressional districts, after the Republican National Committee and […]
2019 U.S. Supreme Court ruling fuels gerrymandering
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Rucho v. Common Cause decision limits federal review of partisan gerrymandering, reshaping redistricting battles in Texas and California.
Tribes lose voting rights case in North Dakota appeal
• Spirit Lake and Turtle Mountain tribes challenged redistricting map • 8th Circuit rules only DOJ can sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act • Court denies rehearing […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice- Patient has bladder injury during colostomy reversal
- Premises Liability- Apartment guest burned by gas grill spewing fire
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Physician sustained hand injuries in crash
- Premises Liability- Dog bite injury nets settlement
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Woman suffers injuries after T-bone collision
- Negligence and Tort -Hit by hockey puck, camper sustains TBI
- Medical Malpractice – Patient suffers stroke from ruptured aneurysm
- Premises Liability- Man suffers paralysis after bench tipped back
- Medical Malpractice – Botched tubal ligation results in childbirth
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Pickup truck passenger dies from crash injuries
- Medical Malpractice-Patient received spleen injury during colonoscopy
Opinion Digests
- Zoning – Neighbors’ challenge to 24 new townhouses fails
- Constitutional – Dispute between church and presbytery is reinstated
- Sanctions – Attorney sanctioned for violating multiple Rules of Professional Conduct
- Criminal – Sex offense defendant ineligible for sentence reduction
- Patent and trademark – Patent infringement suits to remain in EDVA
- Civil Procedure – Court finds diversity after ignoring fraudulently joined party
- Criminal – Defendant was wrongly convicted of purchasing lion cubs
- Patent and trademark – News publication enjoined from rebranding itself as “The Star”
- Employment – Government prevails on discrimination and retaliation claims
- Employment – FMLA retaliation claim survives motion to dismiss
- Employment – Physicians’ RICO claims against UVA are dismissed
- Insurance – Carrier prevails in coverage dispute
