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FBI raids business of Democratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas
The FBI raided the cannabis retail business co-owned by Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas amid a federal bribery investigation related to the dispensary.
Virginia’s social media law for minors blocked by federal court
A federal court has blocked Virginia's law limiting social media use for minors under 16 to one hour daily, citing First Amendment concerns.
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 […]
Legislature eyes allowing civil class actions in state courts
Bills advancing in the General Assembly would allow class action lawsuits in Virginia state courts for the first time.
Bill seeks to overhaul VMI governance board
Virginia lawmakers introduced a bill to dissolve VMI’s board and place the military college under Virginia State University oversight amid governance disputes.
Paid sick leave bill ‘likely’ to pass, attorneys say
Virginia legislators filed a bill to expand paid sick leave statewide, with attorneys expecting passage and warning employers to prepare.
Supreme Court permits bar to engage in legislative activity on dues increase
The Supreme Court of Virginia approved the VSB's request to lobby for changes to the $250 dues cap, unchanged since 1995, to address rising operational costs.
Virginia Beach J&DR judge investiture slated for Aug. 1
Regis Nicole Rice has been appointed to the Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Her investiture ceremony is set for Aug. 1 at 3 p.m.
Legislature clarifies statute on third-party legal-mal suits
A pair of companion bills addressing limitations for third-party legal malpractice claims in estate planning have passed unanimously through the General Assembly.
On the books: New employment laws take effect July 1
July marks the unofficial halfway point of summer for many — family vacations, outdoor cookouts and many of the appeals of the season. In Virginia, July 1 also marks an […]
Chaos to clarity: Attorney lien statute bill passes General Assembly
A bill that would provide clarity to the statute governing liens for attorney fees is heading to the desk of Gov. Glenn Youngkin after passing the Senate and the House […]
Unfinished business: Assembly departs without filling Supreme Court seats
The Virginia General Assembly ended its regular 2022 session on March 12 without electing judges to fill two openings on the Supreme Court of Virginia. Legislators did elect 30 trial […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- 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
- Motor Vehicle Negligence- Car crash after back surgery causes additional injuries
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with cardiologist over treatment of strokes
- Negligence and Tort- Ice pack use during tattoo removal causes frostbite
- Workers’ Compensation Struck by metal door at workplace, plaintiff sustains subdural hematoma
Opinion Digests
- Prisons – VDOC must respond to discovery requests
- Criminal – Spouses convicted of construction fraud
- Landlord and tenant – Tenant’s challenge to eviction is dismissed
- Tort – Lawsuit by ‘sting’ victim against conservative organization is dismissed
- Criminal – Defendant’s request to withdraw guilty plea is denied
- Employment – Fairfax County prevails on firefighter’s employment claims
- Prisons – Multiple experts precluded in suit over inmate’s death
- Criminal – District court sufficiently explained resentencing decision
- Criminal – Wealth of evidence supports firearm possession conviction
- Criminal – District court wrongly refused to order forfeiture
- Criminal – Man convicted of killing informant
- Negligence – Jury will decide if business was negligent in slip-and-fall case
