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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 Supreme Court overturns redistricting referendum vote in 4-3 ruling
The Supreme Court of Virginia invalidated a redistricting referendum that would have favored Democrats, citing constitutional violations in the legislative process.
Traffic stop questions didn’t violate Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that a 12-second police questioning during a Newport News traffic stop did not violate the Fourth Amendment.
Supreme Court clarifies when objects can be placed in easement
The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that a reasonableness standard applies to objects placed in easements, reversing lower courts in a Dinwiddie County dispute.
Supreme Court of Virginia blocks redistricting election certification
The Supreme Court of Virginia denied a motion to certify the April 21 special election on congressional redistricting, upholding a stay issued by a Tazewell County judge.
Consumer Protection – Court refuses to reconsider dismissal of FDCPA claim
The edva court refused to reconsider the dismissal of Jordan Brown's fdCPA claim against Torres Towing, denying motions to amend and certify legal questions.
Supreme Court upholds prosecutor’s suspension
The Supreme Court of Virginia upheld the suspension of prosecutor Joseph Willis Lee III for knowingly withholding exculpatory evidence in a criminal case.
Supreme Court of Virginia clarifies adoption statute
The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that a stepmother's adoption can proceed without the biological mother's consent under Va. Code § 63.2-1202.
Virginia General Assembly proposes expanding Court of Appeals to 21 judges
Virginia's General Assembly considers Senate Bill 793 to expand the Court of Appeals from 17 to 21 judges to address increased caseload and delays.
Supreme Court of Virginia announces staffing changes
The Supreme Court of Virginia has appointed Alisa Padden and Brandy Singleton to senior staff roles within the judicial system.
Supreme Court of Virginia announces staffing changes
The Supreme Court of Virginia appointed Alisa W. Padden and Brandy S. Singleton to senior judicial system staff roles, according to a Jan. 13 press release.
Verdicts & Settlements
- 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
- Medical Malpractice – Patient suffers complications from improper cyst removal
- Motor Vehicle Negligence Henrico driver sustained wrist fracture in five-car collision
- Medical Malpractice-Patient dies following blood loss in surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Defense points to plaintiff’s prior collision, stressors
- Medical Malpractice – Ingrown toenail removal leads to CRPS type 2
- Motor Vehicle Negligence Rear-seat passenger injured when car hits telephone pole
Opinion Digests
- Arbitration – Court decides whether nonparty to arbitration agreement can enforce it
- Constitutional – Circuit court applied wrong standard in church dispute
- Civil Procedure – Medical malpractice statute of limitations doesn’t apply to claims against hospital
- Bankruptcy – Creditor can’t examine debtor under Bankruptcy Code § 707(b)(1)
- Administrative – Court construes Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
- Taxation – County’s tax assessment was ‘plainly wrong’
- Negligence – Release doesn’t bar rider’s negligence claim against horse owner
- Bankruptcy – Motion to reinstate Chapter 7 petition previously dismissed by court is denied
- Wills and trusts – Court applied incorrect statute of limitations to breach of trust claims
- Administrative – Doctor’s attacks on license suspension order fails
- Habeas Corpus – Petition attacking military court martial is dismissed
- Parent and Child – Stepmother awarded custody of stepchildren over father’s objection
