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Post Trial Blues

I was all set to try a case in Federal court tomorrow.  About 3-4 days of trial.  The issues were not complicated-it was a simple contract case– but the background was highly technical so the judge could understand why my … Continue reading

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Person Can Be Identified As A Likely Target For Attack Based On How They Walk

Gee:  Guess I was right after all.  I’ve been saying for years that a person can be identified as a likely target for attack based on how they walk and their general body language.  People laughed.  Now science validates me.  … Continue reading

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Defamation Cases

In defamation cases there is always a fine line between what is defamatory (a false fact) and what is merely opinion, albeit offensive.  This fall the Virginia Supreme court will attempt to thread this needle in Cashion v. Smith where … Continue reading

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The Virginia Supreme Court Is Going To Have A Busy Fall Session On Eminent Domain Issues

PKO Ventures v. Norfolk Redevelopment & Hous. Autho. Will address whether a finding of blight is appropriate when the finder has a financial interest in that finding  I’ll be interested in PKO Ventures since this occurs so often.  I could … Continue reading

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Batter UP!

I don’t usually post personal items here but I decided it was time you got to know me a bit.  So know this:  Generally I don’t like team sports.  I love MMA, wrestling (Olympic and Greco-Roman), judo, Tae Kwon Do, … Continue reading

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