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Bringing you the latest legal news from across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 Richmond, VA
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The General Assembly has selected four finalists for the expanded Court of Appeals of Virginia, according to Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, bit.ly/4khjHTM
General Assembly selects finalists for expanded Court of Appeals - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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California's new law SB 574 reiterates existing ethics rules on AI use by lawyers, emphasizing education over new legislation for compliance. valawyersweekly.com/2026/11/…
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California's new law SB 574 reiterates existing ethics rules on AI use by lawyers, emphasizing education over new legislation for compliance.

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A former FBI counterintelligence agent admitted Thursday to stealing more than $2.4 million in cryptocurrency from adversarial nations, victims of bit.ly/4AxSHEs
Ex-FBI agent stole over $2M in crypto, including from crime victims - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT Ex-FBI agent stole over $2M in crypto, including from crime victims - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that an employee who helped design and develop a company’s automated telephone system qualified for an valawyersweekly.com/2026/11/…
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The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that an employee who helped design and develop a company’s automated telephone system qualified for an

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Family Dollar reached a $63 million settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission and 17 states of allegations that the discount retailer routinely bit.ly/4f5d7fE
Family Dollar reaches $63 million settlement with US FTC, states over customer overcharges - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT Family Dollar reaches $63 million settlement with US FTC, states over customer overcharges - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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Nonprofits sue OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and others in California to block advanced AI development citing public safety concerns. bit.ly/4t4te36
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic hit with lawsuit seeking halt to frontier AI development - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT OpenAI, Google, Anthropic hit with lawsuit seeking halt to frontier AI development - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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AI-generated hallucinations continue to appear in court filings, leading to sanctions and suspensions as lawyers face mounting pressure and burnout. valawyersweekly.com/2026/11/…
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AI-generated hallucinations continue to appear in court filings, leading to sanctions and suspensions as lawyers face mounting pressure and burnout.

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Ford Motor Co. and an electric vehicle battery joint venture must face a proposed class and collective action alleging unpaid wages after a federal judge bit.ly/4eRo9Ft
Automaker faces unpaid wage claims in joint-employer lawsuit - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT Automaker faces unpaid wage claims in joint-employer lawsuit - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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It’s no secret that employers are busy. From managing rising costs to ensuring supply chain continuity, it takes a lot to make a business run. While these bit.ly/3WJHvG7
Why your employee handbook needs attention - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT Why your employee handbook needs attention - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that the employer and injured party’s insurer are not necessary parties in a declaratory judgment action involving insurer liability. bit.ly/4BRsn9I
Employer, injured party’s insurer not necessary parties - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT Employer, injured party’s insurer not necessary parties - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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Richard Posner, former judge on the 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals and pioneering legal scholar, has died at 87. He was known for his pragmatic rulings and critiques of originalism. bit.ly/4zEsJPt
Richard Posner, prominent US judge who butted heads with Justice Scalia, dies at 87 - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT Richard Posner, prominent US judge who butted heads with Justice Scalia, dies at 87 - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that an employee who helped design and develop a company’s automated telephone system qualified for an bit.ly/48eS1b4
Federal appeals court clarifies overtime exemption for IT employees - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT Federal appeals court clarifies overtime exemption for IT employees - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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Relativity and Smarsh have integrated to enable direct transfer of archived communications into Relativity aiR, speeding up eDiscovery review and reducing data risks. valawyersweekly.com/2026/11/…
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Relativity and Smarsh have integrated to enable direct transfer of archived communications into Relativity aiR, speeding up eDiscovery review and reducing data risks.

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A Virginia circuit court judge ruled that a FOIA lawsuit against Botetourt County over Google's data center approval can proceed to trial. bit.ly/4iDAteK
FOIA lawsuit over Google data center in Virginia can proceed - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT FOIA lawsuit over Google data center in Virginia can proceed - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - US lawmakers on Tuesday renewed calls for tighter restrictions on China's access to advanced AI chips, after allegations bit.ly/4k7EWYd
US lawmakers push China chip rules after Nvidia CEO allegations - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT US lawmakers push China chip rules after Nvidia CEO allegations - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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A us federal judge ruled that president Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC can proceed, dismissing only the unfair trade practices claim. bit.ly/4iPQCfZ
US judge says Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation case can proceed - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT US judge says Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation case can proceed - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia dismissed RICO claims against UVa Health leaders, citing lack of statutory standing and sovereign immunity. bit.ly/48fBhQQ
RICO claims against UVA Health leaders dismissed - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT RICO claims against UVA Health leaders dismissed - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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Two Virginia House of Delegates members are seeking résumés and expressions of interest from candidates wishing to be considered for an expected vacancy bit.ly/48M8MdL
Delegates seek applicants for expected 5th Judicial Circuit vacancy - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT Delegates seek applicants for expected 5th Judicial Circuit vacancy - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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Virginia's July bar exam pass rate fell to 72.48%, the lowest in nine years, sparking debate over artificial intelligence's role in legal education. valawyersweekly.com/2026/11/…
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Bar+exam+scores+are+down.+Is+artificial+intelligence+to+blame%3F

Virginia's July bar exam pass rate fell to 72.48%, the lowest in nine years, sparking debate over artificial intelligence's role in legal education.

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The U.S. Justice Department sued Lyft alleging discrimination against disabled riders under the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Northern District of California. bit.ly/4BVN4Bi
US sues Lyft, alleges discrimination against disabled riders - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

ALT US sues Lyft, alleges discrimination against disabled riders - Virginia Lawyers Weekly

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