In an earlier post on collateral consequences, we wrote about how felony convictions can result in life-altering events that forever change the course of how society treats you. Frequently clients … [Read more...]
News & Resources
How criminal defense counsel can help in Virginia: Recharacterizing felonies as misdemeanors.
posted on April 27, 2020
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...]
Zoom Meeting Tips from the Pros: 1st Edition
posted on April 21, 2020
As has been well documented, COVID-19 has increased the use and frequency of Zoom Meetings across business sectors in our economy. Zoom makes it very easy to communicate. After all, you don't need … [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...]
7 Steps to a CH 7 Bankruptcy During COVID-19
posted on April 17, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to challenge individuals and business across the country, many people are turning to Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code for relief. Step 1. Call Winslow & McCurry, PLLC at … [Read more...]
Decriminalization of the Simple Possession of Marijuana in Virginia
posted on April 17, 2020
On Sunday, April 12, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill into law decriminalizing simple possession marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Presently, with regards to a … [Read more...]
MAJOR change to post conviction practice and the law of actual innocence! New options in Virginia for clearing your record even when you have plead guilty to a crime.
posted on April 14, 2020
A question we get nearly every week from people with convictions long in their past is whether they can get them stricken from their record. Ordinarily, no, a criminal conviction in Virginia will … [Read more...]
