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Zoning – Mandamus and declaratory judgment suit is dismissed
Adams Outdoor Advertising's suit for mandamus and declaratory judgment was dismissed by the circuit court in Newport News, affirming zoning denial appeals process.
Search & Seizure – Search of defendant’s backpack was not unlawful
The fredericksburg circuit court affirmed denial of motion to suppress evidence from defendant’s backpack after a lawful terry stop and frisk.
VLW wins two Va. Press Association awards
Virginia Lawyers Weekly won two awards from the Virginia Press Association for excellence in legal news writing, including a first place award for Senior Reporter Jason Boleman.
Civil Rights – Deputy sheriff denied summary judgment in excessive force/battery suit
The 4th Circuit affirmed denial of summary judgment for Deputy Wright in a Virginia excessive force suit, citing disputed facts on use of force after surrender.
Appeals court reverses $1.5M medical malpractice verdict
The Virginia Court of Appeals reversed a $1.5 million medical malpractice verdict against Loudoun Eye Care, citing insufficient expert testimony on retinal specialist standard of care.
Mathews prosecutor’s death under review
Mathews County Commonwealth’s Attorney T. Marie Walls was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound in February 2024. The investigation is ongoing with no suspect identified.
State police investigating death of Mathews County commonwealth’s attorney
Mathews County Commonwealth’s Attorney T. Marie Walls was found dead Feb. 10 from an apparent gunshot wound, Virginia State Police confirmed.
Potential conflict of interest disqualifies co-conspirators’ counsel
A federal judge barred an attorney from representing co-conspirators, citing conflicts that hindered full sentencing advice.
VLW wins three VPA awards
All three members of the Virginia Lawyers Weekly editorial team brought home awards when the results of the Virginia Press Association’s 2015 News Contest were announced April 9 in Richmond. […]
NNA announces 2013 newspaper contest winners
The National Newspaper Association has announced the winners of the 2013 Better Newspaper Contest. Virginia Lawyers Weekly earned an Honorable Mention in the Best Serious Column category for “Dare to […]
VLW wins four national awards
The results from the 2013 Communications Contest, conducted by the National Federation of Press Women, are in. The staff at Virginia Lawyers Weekly brought home a gold, two silvers and […]
Baskerville named ‘Influential Woman of the Year’
Former Virginia Del. Viola Baskerville has been selected as Virginia Lawyers Media’s 2013 Influential Woman of the Year. Baskerville was elected for the honor by her fellow members of the […]
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
