Death, Taxes … and Hearsay?     On the docket: The Court of Appeals of Virginia issued new published opinions as well as one from

October Round-Up While most of us are breathing sighs of relief that we aren’t practicing election law, take a moment to note some recent decisions.

The Record is Everything. The record is one of the most important—and most overlooked—portions of appellate advocacy. As lawyers, we are generally aware that appellate

Recent Opinions to Watch We are officially in fall and our favorite appellate courts have been busy. What follows are a few of the noteworthy

Final Orders and Stays:Lawyers aren’t the only ones confused The Supreme Court of Virginia issued an unpublished order yesterday that could easily slip under the

Ends of Justice Established The appellate courts don’t often find that the ends of justice exception should apply… but when they do, take notice! As

Courtroom Conversations: Featuring Steve Emmert Steve Emmert and I are both fans of a New York Times Opinion column by two authors who write a

Collegiality in the Virginia Bar As a law clerk, one of the first things I learned was that your reputation within the bar was critical.

Offering Appellate Legal Services Across Virginia What does it mean to be an appeals firm that practices statewide? By running a virtual law firm, I