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Thompson Hine LLP | USA | 6 Feb 2020
Can we talk? In-house counsel and opponent’s lawyer can communicate, says Va. opinion
Most lawyers have a general understanding of the “no-contact rule” — namely that under state versions of Model Rule 4.2, with a few exceptions, you…
Reed Smith LLP | USA | 11 Feb 2019
Supreme Court of Virginia denies taxpayer’s request for alternative apportionment
On February 7, 2019, the Supreme Court of Virginia affirmed the Arlington Circuit Court’s denial of a corporate taxpayer’s request to use an…
Troutman Pepper | USA | 7 Dec 2018
Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Forbearance Agreement Did Not Waive Right to Foreclose
On November 21, in Sweely Holdings LLC v. SunTrust Bank et al., the Supreme Court of Virginia issued an opinion that is beneficial to the mortgage…
LeClairRyan | USA | 6 Nov 2018
Virginia Supreme Court Clarifies Remedies In Power Of Attorney Lawsuits
The Virginia Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that clarifies that under the Virginia Uniform Power of Attorney Act, trial courts may award…
Troutman Pepper | USA | 5 Nov 2018
Virginia Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations for Mortgagor Contract Claims
In a victory for mortgage lenders and servicers, the Virginia Supreme Court held on September 27 that Virginia’s five-year statute of limitations for…
Greenberg Traurig LLP | USA | 29 Oct 2018
VA Supreme Court Adopts Take Home Asbestos Liability Exposure
On Oct. 11, 2018, the Virginia Supreme Court extended the duty of care owed by an employer beyond just employees to any family members or third…
LeClairRyan | USA | 1 Oct 2018
A Bewildering Bequest: The Supreme Court of Virginia Weighs in on the Meaning of a Will’s Residuary Clause
Most people are familiar with the basic contents of a will. Wills typically name an executor, order the payment of debts and expenses, and provide for…
Vandeventer Black LLP | USA | 27 Sep 2018
Your Responsibility for Worker’s Compensation May Extend Further Than You Think
Workers’ compensation obligations may extend to cover individuals beyond those you consider to be your traditional employees. While this article…
Holland & Knight LLP | USA | 26 Sep 2018
Court Had Subject Matter Jurisdiction to Decide Whether Churches Merged
In Pure Presbyterian Church of Washington v. Grace of God Presbyterian Church, No. 171098, 2018 WL 3913151 (Va. Aug. 16, 2018), the Supreme Court of…
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP | USA | 21 Aug 2018
Elevating Form Over Substance in Commercial Leases
In a recent unanimous decision, Game Place, L.L.C. v. Fredericksburg 35, LLC, 295 Va. 396 (2018), the Virginia Supreme Court held a 15-year commercial…
