Not all leases are created equal. Under the eyes of the law, there are very few reasons that a landlord must let a tenant out of a lease early. However, that does not mean that there are not ways to … [Read more...]
Social Media Scams and the Quarantine
posted on May 26, 2020
During this pandemic we have all been spending more time in our homes than we did previously. As we remain at home, more people are relying on online platforms to purchase items directly … [Read more...]
Debt Collection and Successor Liability
posted on April 22, 2020
The path seems obvious. A business won't pay your invoice so you go to court and get a judgment. Unfortunately, what many people do not realize is that securing a monetary judgment against an entity … [Read more...]
Repairing the damage from defamation: not every statement qualifies as one of “fact”
posted on April 22, 2020
In heated situations, when tempers are lost, in situations where feelings are hurt and people make statements impugning the character of others, it’s not uncommon we get questions on when someone can … [Read more...]
Product Liability in Virginia: Injury from use of a product.
posted on April 22, 2020
Due to the current pandemic, people are finding themselves within their home much more than usual. This means that they are using appliances and items in their home that they may not … [Read more...]
Who can be “damaged” by defamation? Public figures and the requirement of malice.
posted on April 21, 2020
Defamation actions usually concern showing that a person made a false statement about another person that harms them in some fashion. But the First Amendment puts one very important limitation on … [Read more...]
Civil trials during the pandemic
posted on April 21, 2020
During the COVID-19 crisis, we have received a number of phone calls from clients or potential clients about civil matters. Right now, every jurisdiction is working to accommodate as much civil … [Read more...]
How do I repair the damage? Can a false accusation—a criminal charge—be “fixed” in the public eye?
posted on April 6, 2020
Our firm gets questions almost weekly from people who call asking what they can do about criminal charges or other public allegations that were filed or published against them that they were factually … [Read more...]
Setting up your appeal when trial doesn’t go as planned.
posted on April 1, 2020
Every attorney who does any significant trial work—and many clients beside them—recognize even in the middle of trial when a ruling has gone against them and their case will not recover. It’s a … [Read more...]
Electronic Tracking Devices in Virginia
posted on March 25, 2020
Several years ago, Virginia’s legislature clarified the legality of using an electronic tracking device to monitor someone without their permission. Virginia Code § 18.2-60.5. “Unauthorized use of … [Read more...]
