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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.
Verdicts & Settlements
- 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
- 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
Opinion Digests
- Real Property – Inverse condemnation claim over cemetery is dismissed
- Criminal – Fourth Circuit splits from First Circuit over Virginia robbery statute
- Civil Procedure – No jurisdiction over collection action
- Bankruptcy – Debtor’s plan rejected for myriad issues
- Criminal – Murder defendant’s sentence is vacated
- Criminal – Company executives convicted for not remitting trust-fund taxes
- Criminal – Victim’s testimony supports assault conviction
- Jury and jurors – Excuse of juror wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Employment – Urgent care clinic prevails on former employee’s discrimination claims
- Criminal – Drug distribution convictions trigger career offender enhancement
- Administrative – Court lacked jurisdiction over disputed Medicaid funds
- Criminal – Murderer denied new trial
