Tips from the Summit
Tips From the Summit I left this year’s VBA Appellate Summit genuinely energized. It wasn’t just the strong programming (though […]
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Split-Second Decisions
Split-Second Decisions Trial work is hard. As a former trial lawyer, I can say with certainty that it can be
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We Start With Reasonableness
We Start With Reasonableness Don’t you love analyzing a “reasonable” standard? It’s similar to every lawyer’s favorite answer: It depends.
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Your Calendar is a Tool
Your Calendar is a Tool The Supreme Court of Virginia has no new opinions. I wanted to call it the
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The Last Proofread
The Last Proofread I have no legal updates for you from our local Supremes. Instead, this week is about an
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On the basics: cite-checking and professionalism.
On the Basics: Cite-checking and Professionalism The Supreme Court issued one new decision last week, which I sincerely hope is
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Writing tips inspired by the SCV
Writing Tips Inspired by the Supreme Court of Virginia Good Legal Writing Last week, the Supreme Court of Virginia affirmed
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David v. Goliath, Round 2
David v. Goliath, Round 2 Stats and key insights Folks, we are miraculously midway through the year, and my takeaway
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Let the Record Reflect
“Let the Record Reflect!” It’s been a busy first few weeks of summer: the Supreme Court issued a new opinion,
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Guns, Railroads, and Confessions
Guns, Railroads, and Confessions There’s something for everyone this month: Eminent domain colleagues, criminal practitioners, and anyone who cares about
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Will Anyone Read a Blog About Statutory Interpretation?
Will Anyone Read a Blog About Statutory Interpretation? Family law attorneys and those who litigate sovereign immunity claims might want
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“Nobody talks, everybody walks,” and other lessons
Nobody talks, everybody walks (and other lessons) A brief recap of recent SCV decisions The Supreme Court has been busy!
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The David vs. Goliath Index, Reincarnated
The David vs. Goliath Index, Reincarnated Guest Post by the one-and-only Steve Emmert Rachel Yates has kindly invited me to
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There’s Nothing Harmless About Harmless Error
There’s Nothing Harmless About Harmless Error (Just ask the CAV) In last week’s opinion from the Supreme Court of Virginia, the
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In the SCV, Don’t “Zig” When You Should “Zag”
Don’t Zig When You Should Zag: Lessons from the SCV Amazon just lost an important appeal in Amazon Logistics v.
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Don’t Forget the Basics
Don’t Forget the Basics: Lessons from the Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Virginia issued a new published order today
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