Beyond the Verdict: A Virginia Appeals Blog
Updates from the Supreme Court of Virginia
Latest Updates from the Supreme Court of Virginia Calling all personal injury and criminal defense attorneys: The Supreme Court has managed to stay busy despite
The SCV Explains Virginia’s Dead Man’s Statute (…or does it?)
The SCV Explains Virginia’s Dead Man’s Statute (…or does it?) In this week’s published opinion from the Supreme Court, we take on one of
Gifts from the Supreme Court
Gifts from the Supreme Court It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . for new opinions from the Supreme Court of Virginia.
“We meant what we said the first time”
“We Meant What We Said the First Time” Alternate title: When judges don’t do as they’re told It isn’t often that we encounter situations where
Less is More: Winning with Fewer Assignments of Error
Less Is More: Winning With Fewer Assignments of Error If you remember one thing from this article, let it be this: Less is more when
Death, Taxes . . . and Hearsay?
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
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 Everything. The record is one of the most important—and most overlooked—portions of appellate advocacy. As lawyers, we are generally aware that appellate
September Opinions to Watch
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