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  • Bar associations recommend candidates for expanded Court of Appeals bench
  • VBA recommends 5 for Court of Appeals seats 
  • Bar seeking applicants for disciplinary board

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valawyersweekly.com /3 days ago

Bar associations recommend candidates for expanded Court of Appeals bench

The Court of Appeals of Virginia will expand from 17 to 21 judges, with four new judges recommended by statewide bar associations and pending General Assembly election. The post Ba...

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valawyersweekly.com /3 weeks ago

VBA recommends 5 for Court of Appeals seats 

The Virginia Bar Association recommended five candidates for four new seats on the expanded Court of Appeals of Virginia, addressing increased workloads. The post VBA recommends 5...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Bar seeking applicants for disciplinary board

The Virginia State Bar is seeking applicants for an attorney volunteer to serve on the VSB Disciplinary Board. The VSB announced Aug. 26 that one attorney volunteer is needed for [...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Proposed rule to eliminate bar dues for active-duty military

The Virginia State Bar seeks comments on a rule to waive dues for active-duty U.S. military members, including those deployed or receiving hazard pay. The post Proposed rule to eli...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Bar weighs providing AI software to members

The Virginia State Bar is seeking comment on a proposal to provide free legal-specific AI software to members to improve efficiency and address unmet legal needs. The post Bar weig...

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valawyersweekly.com /4 weeks ago

VSB clarifying rules on when officer terms begin

The Virginia State Bar is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to Part Six, Section IV, Paragraph 8 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia.  The proposal, […] The...

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valawyersweekly.com /14 hours ago

Virginia Law Foundation marks nation’s 250th with Mount Vernon event

Virginia Law Foundation hosted a constitutional law institute at Mount Vernon, highlighting Virginia's role in American constitutional history and legal practice. The post Virginia...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 week ago

July bar exam pass rate lowest in nine years

The July Virginia Bar Exam pass rate dropped to 72.48%, the lowest since 2017, with Regent University leading among law schools. The post July bar exam pass rate lowest in nine yea...

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valawyersweekly.com /3 weeks ago

Making the case: Virginia Lawyers Weekly turns 40

Virginia Lawyers Weekly celebrates 40 years providing legal news and court opinion digests for attorneys across the commonwealth. The post Making the case: Virginia Lawyers Weekly...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

A(I)ttorney: Va. law schools integrate AI tools to train next-gen lawyers

Virginia law schools including Regent, William & Mary, and U.Va. are incorporating AI tools and courses to prepare future lawyers for evolving legal practice. The post A(I)ttor...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Attorney general’s office creates unit to enforce firearm industry law

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones launches the FAIR Unit to enforce new firearm industry standards under recently passed state laws. The post Attorney general’s office creates un...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Experts urge caution as federal government scrutinizes law school accreditation process

The U.S. Department of Education challenges ABA law school accreditation, prompting concerns about impacts on Virginia legal education and student loan access. The post Experts urg...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 week ago

Attorney general’s office announces new voter protection section

Attorney General Jay Jones announced on Oct. 13 that his office is launching a new section aimed at protecting voting rights. According to a press release from Jones’ office, the [...

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valawyersweekly.com /3 weeks ago

State bar warns of scam involving spoofed phone numbers

The Virginia State Bar warns lawyers of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers impersonating law firms to demand false payments. The post State bar warns of scam involving spoofed...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Experts barred from testifying in med-mal suit

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia excludes two government experts in Eppard v. United States for not meeting Virginia's active clinical practice requirement....

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valawyersweekly.com /6 days ago

Supreme Court of Virginia certifies judicial vacancies

The Supreme Court of Virginia has certified 11 judicial vacancies to be filled by the General Assembly, including new judgeships in the 16th and 31st districts. The post Supreme Co...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Administrative – VAPA’s standing requirement defined

The Virginia circuit court remanded a case to apply the correct VAPA standing standard, requiring petitioners to show the regulation affects a personal interest. The post Administr...

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valawyersweekly.com /3 weeks ago

2026 In-House Counsel Awards

In this special section, Virginia Lawyers Weekly celebrates the accomplishments of our 2026 In-House Leaders in the Law The post 2026 In-House Counsel Awards appeared first on Virg...

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feeds.feedblitz.com /1 week ago

Tennessee Supreme Court Expands Bar Exam Eligibility

The Tennessee Supreme Court has expanded bar eligibility by creating a pathway for additional law school accreditors reducing the state's reliance on ABA accreditation.       

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law360.com /1 month ago

Virginia Law Prof Says He'll Take USPTO General Counsel Job

A University of Virginia School of Law professor who has taught tort, administrative, patent and international intellectual property law there for more than 15 years recently said...

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Vanity plates protected under First Amendment

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Virginia vanity plates are private speech protected under the First Amendment, not government speech. The post Vanity plates protec...

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wisbar.org /1 week ago

State Bar Seeks Member Input on Proposed Legal Advocate Rule for Non-Lawyers

The State Bar of Wisconsin is seeking member input on Rule Petition 26-04 (Creation of Supreme Court Rule Chapter 51, Authorized Practice by Legal Advocates). The Wisconsin Access...

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wisbar.org /1 month ago

State Bar Board Discusses Non-Lawyer Legal Advocate Rule Petition, Other Matters

The proposed rule, filed by the Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission, would authorize legal advocates under lawyer supervision to advise and appear in small civil matters.

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valawyersweekly.com /1 month ago

Mixed verdict in law firm’s suit vs. ex-partner

The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed dismissal of breach of fiduciary duty claim in Parks Zeigler's suit against former partner Edwin S. Booth. The post Mixed verdict in law f...

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