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Contract – Unconscionability – Public Policy
Certain provisions in a contract between a residential homebuyer and several homebuyers were unconscionable, but did not violate public policy. We affirmed. This case involved a contract dispute between a […]
Criminal Practice – Use of a Restraint Chair – Admission of Body Camera Footage
The trial court did not err in authorizing the use of a restraint chair at the beginning of Appellant’s trial. We affirmed. Appellant was convicted of several offenses, including murder, […]
Domestic Relations – Subject Matter Jurisdiction – Modification of Orders of Spousal Support
The family court had exclusive jurisdiction over the modification of orders of spousal support. We affirmed the family court’s order as to the grant of Husband’s motions to dismiss Wife’s […]
Civil Practice – Statute of Limitations – Exercise of Reasonable Diligence
Appellant Bierer and Associates claims were barred as a matter of law and the trial court did not err by granting Respondents’ motions for summary judgment. We affirmed the trial […]
Constitutional – Communications Decency Act of 1934 – Actual Malice
Although Appellant alleged actual malice, he is not entitled to judgment based on third-party statements. We affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Appellant Kenneth Loveless, a board member […]
Domestic Relations – Moore Factors – Father Awarded Custody of Minor Child
The family court did not err in its findings in favor of Father. We affirmed the order of the family court. This appeal arose from the family court’s order granting […]
Real Property – Horizontal Property Act – Unanimity Requirement
The master-in-equity properly granted the horizontal property regime’s petition, including the necessary modification of the unanimity requirement. We affirmed the master-in-equity’s order. This appeal considered an order granting a horizontal […]
Trusts & Estates – Removal of Trustee – Attorneys’ Fees
The circuit court did not err in affirming the probate court’s decision to remove the decedent’s mother as Trustee. We affirmed the order of the circuit court. Janet Mewshaw appealed […]
Trusts & Estates – ‘Trust Business’ – Probate Court’s Authority
The master-in-equity erred in concluding that the term “trust business” excludes the services of personal representatives, conservators, guardians, and agents and that these roles are outside the State Board of […]
Evidence – Extreme Indifference to Human Life – Graphic Photographs of Victim’s Injuries
Photographs of the minor Victim’s injuries were probative of the severity of Victim’s injuries, the absence of mistake, the “extreme indifference to human life” element of the offense, and whether […]
Corporate – Unjust Enrichment – Partnership
Respondents are not liable for payments owed for gasoline delivered to two convenience stores that Appellant alleged are owned and operated by Respondents. We affirmed. Blythewood Oil appealed the circuit […]
Attorneys – Breach of Contract – Prejudgment Interest
The circuit court erred in denying law firm Rosen Hagood prejudgment interest because the sum at issue is certain based on the invoices and the contractual provisions regarding the billing […]
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
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- The December question every leader should anticipate
- Best at Work Insights: Don’t Import 996: Why America Should Reject Overwork Culture
- Law ‘n History: The beer, scandal and haunted mansion of the Lemp dynasty
- Using QALY to quantify emotional distress in legal cases
- Building relationships strengthens law firms, professional growth
- Lawyers face new guidance on AI, tech competence
- Reflections of ‘mean judges,’ age and courtroom lessons
- How lawyers can leverage personal connections to build practices
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