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Cases coming alive with doc’s expertise
By Peter Vieth
May 12, 2008
A Roanoke-area doctor suddenly sidelined by chronic illness has reinvented himself as the region’s most highly-qualified litigation support professional.
Rheumatologist Tim Henshaw used to help patients deal with their arthritic joints. Now, he helps lawyers by creating three-dimensional, animated computer graphics and other displays that bring their cases to life.
The shift was not an […]
VSB Council reps elected
By Alan Cooper
May 12, 2008
Philip G. Gardner of Martinsville will succeed his brother, Benjamin R. Gardner, as the 21st Circuit’s representative on the Virginia State Bar Council.
Ben Gardner died last year during his second three-year term on council. He also had served six years on council in 1990-96.
The VSB announced last week the election of Gardner and other members […]
Lawyers have no appeal of GDC sanction
By Peter Vieth
May 12, 2008
A circuit court judge ruled last month that he has no jurisdiction to hear appeals of nearly $7,800 in sanctions imposed against two lawyers in a district court case.
Richmond Circuit Judge Melvin R. Hughes Jr. said the district court’s sanctions orders were “ancillary” matters and not “final orders or judgments” subject to appeal. […]
Authority of patent judges may allow new legal attack
By Alan Cooper
May 12, 2008
Once a patent is approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the patent holder’s main worry may be defending the patent against unscrupulous people who want to profit from the invention.
Questions on the constitutional authority of agency judges probably don’t darken the inventor’s brow. That is, not until a law professor posted a short […]
A shield but not a sword
By Christine Williams
May 12, 2008
I didn’t believe it when I heard it. In fact, I argued with the lead partner in my firm and essentially told him that it could not possibly be the law. (Note to self: not a good idea before checking the law to argue with lead partner who has been practicing law in Virginia […]
2nd ‘Legal Food Frenzy’ a big success
By Alan Cooper
May 12, 2008
The second annual Legal Food Frenzy produced twice as much food as the first and exceeded its goal by more than a third.
The Richmond firm of Schettine & Nguyen PLC won the “Attorney General’s Cup” by raising the most food per capita, Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced last week. The firm has three lawyers […]
VLW Web site instruction: Verdicts and Settlements
By Sarah Rodriguez
May 12, 2008
Third in a series of articles on how to use to the new Virginia Lawyers Weekly Web site.
Virginia Lawyers Weekly provides a unique and valuable service for litigators who want to know how much their cases might be worth for trial or settlement – our weekly Verdicts & Settlements report feature.
Lawyers send in V&S Reports […]
Lawyers in the News
By Sarah Rodriguez
May 12, 2008
Thomas S. Shadrick, a retired chief judge from the Virginia Beach Circuit Court, has joined The McCammon Group. Before serving 18 years on the bench, Shadrick concentrated his law practice in personal injury and general commercial matters. He is a past president of the Virginia Beach Bar Association and former director of Big Brothers Big […]
ASL professor receives award for article on restorative justice
By News in Brief
May 12, 2008
Assistant Professor Cynthia Alkon has won the $5,000 award given annually by the Appalachian School of Law for the best legal article published by an ASL faculty member.
The article – “Reconciliation of Criminal Cases in Central Asia: A Sign of Restorative Justice, Reform or Cause for Concern?” – appeared last year in the Pepperdine Dispute […]
Young lawyers to provide help for tornado victims
By News in Brief
May 12, 2008
Attorneys from around the state are offering free legal assistance to victims of tornadoes that caused extensive damage in Southeast and Central Virginia on April 28.
Persons who suffered damage from the tornadoes can reach a volunteer attorney by calling the Virginia State Bar’s Virginia Lawyer Referral Service on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 […]
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