Virginia has some of the most landlord-friendly eviction proceedings available in the nation. Virginia permits a landlord (either commercial or residential) to pursue eviction and past due rent in a single combined action filed in General District Court, known as an “Unlawful Detainer.” To understand the odd nature of an Unlawful Detainer action, understand that […]

In case you missed the news, Virginia is weighing potential locations for six casinos throughout the Commonwealth, including in Richmond – the first (legally authorized) casinos to ever be built in Virginia. Your first thought might be, “I thought casinos were in Vegas or on riverboats – when did gambling become legal here?” And no, this […]

To say that environmental tort claims often (and perhaps usually) involve an irritant in the environment to which a plaintiff is exposed over a long period of time is hardly a remarkable insight – anyone who has ever dealt with claims of personal injury resulting from exposure to lead paint, asbestos, fuel leaks, radon gas, […]

Sure, there are a lot of dangerous occupations, (i.e., logging, roofing, and construction). However, the transportation industry remains one of the most common and deadliest occupations according to a 2019 study by the Bureau of Labor and the latest federal data on workplace deaths.  With increased reliance on the trucking industry to meet heightened demands […]

There is a certain rush as a trucking professional when you catch wind that an accident has occurred. I imagine this is similar to what first responders experience, though I would hardly put lawyers in that same category. (The jokes alone speak for themselves as to whether lawyers actually help anyone … but try to […]

On November 12, 2020, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss a claim based upon an accusation that the Plaintiff was wrongly terminated after failing to give COVID-related information. The Court held that the Plaintiff/Employee was not directed to violate HIPAA when the Defendant/Employer asked […]