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Mandatory insurance for lawyers? Weigh in on the new VLW poll

October 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Virginia State Bar

The Virginia State Bar Council is expected to vote later this month on whether attorneys who represent private clients should be required to have legal malpractice insurance.
While we await the decision, VLW would like to know your opinion.
Support the proposal ? Think it’s bad news for lawyers? You you can let us know where you […]

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Latney gets public reprimand with terms from VSB

September 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Discipline, Virginia State Bar

Former Caroline County Commonwealth’s Attorney Harvey Latney Jr. has made a deal with the Virginia State Bar to settle ethics charges against him.
Under an agreed disposition, Latney has received a public reprimand with terms for violating rules relating to the safekeeping of client property and responsibilities for nonlawyer staff. Latney’s longtime secretary embezzled an estimated […]

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