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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.
AG-elect cleared in driving case review
A special prosecutor found no legal issues in the handling of AG-elect Jay Jones’ 2022 reckless driving case, ending the probe.
U.Va. taps new leader, defying governor-elect
U.Va.’s board named Darden Dean Scott Beardsley president, defying calls from Gov.-elect Spanberger and faculty to pause.
Special prosecutor finds ‘no legal issue’ in probe of Jones’ reckless driving sentence
A special prosecutor found no legal issues in Attorney General-elect Jay Jones’ 2022 reckless driving case, clearing questions over fines and community service.
AG-elect Jones names senior leadership team
Attorney General-elect Jay Jones announces key leadership hires, naming a new solicitor general, chief deputy and chief of staff.
University of Richmond to host VSB attorney general debate
Virginia attorney general candidates Jason Miyares and Jay Jones will face off in a public debate Oct. 16 at the University of Richmond, hosted by the Virginia State Bar.
Gilbert takes position with Page County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
Former U.S. Attorney Todd Gilbert joins the Page County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, five weeks after resigning as U.S. attorney.
U.S. Attorney Gilbert resigns from post
Todd Gilbert resigned as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia after just over five weeks on the job. Robert Tracci has been named acting U.S. attorney.
Del. Gilbert nominated for U.S. attorney position
President Donald Trump nominated Del. Todd Gilbert as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia, pending Senate confirmation for the former speaker of the House of Delegates.
Virginia Bar Association cancels gubernatorial debate
The Virginia Bar Association canceled its July 19 gubernatorial debate after both candidates missed the response deadline for participation.
Judge Jerrauld Jones, civil rights pioneer, dies at 70
Norfolk Circuit Court Judge Jerrauld C. Jones, former delegate and civil rights pioneer, dies at 70 after decades of public service.
Miyares announces staff changes in attorney general’s office
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announces staff changes following Klarke Kilgore’s departure; Ryan Ferguson, Shaun Kenney, and Chloe Smith take on new leadership roles.
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
