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Title IX Changes That Affect Your Rights

Title IX Changes That Affect Your Rights

In August 2024, new regulations will take effect, once again changing the ground rules for how schools resolve sexual misconduct allegations under Title IX. The…

Charlottesville Prosecutor Drops Case Against Michiehamlett Client

Charlottesville Prosecutor Drops Case Against Michiehamlett Client

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- On the eve of trial, Charlottesville prosecutors voluntarily dismissed sexual assault charges against our client, conceding they could no longer prove their…

Should I Hire A Lawyer For A Campus Misconduct Or Title Ix Investigation

Should I Hire A Lawyer For A Campus Misconduct Or Title Ix Investigation

Should I hire my own attorney for a Title IX or sexual misconduct matter? Yes. Your college or university will sometimes provide students with an…

How Do The Police And Prosecutors Collect And Use Dna Evidence In Sexual Assault Cases

How Do The Police And Prosecutors Collect And Use Dna Evidence In Sexual Assault Cases

In sexual assault cases, DNA provides a prosecutor with some of the most compelling evidence. During the investigation, a nurse examiner collects samples from the…

Neutral Third Party Investigations And Bullying In The Workplace

Neutral Third Party Investigations And Bullying In The Workplace

Allegations of bullying in the workplace can cause major problems for employers. As reports of bullying behavior and hostile conduct in the workplace are increasing,…

Am I Required To Speak To The Police

Am I Required To Speak To The Police

A lot of people ask me whether they are required to talk to the police. The answer is: “No.” You are not required to speak…

Appeals And Critical Motions

Appeals And Critical Motions

Most people think of appeals only coming up in a small percentage of cases, and even then, only at the very end. But in reality,…

Danville Trial Verdict

Danville Trial Verdict

The Virginia State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct require all attorneys to make the following statement and disclaimer to their case results: Settlements and Verdicts in…

Medical Battery Against Craig County Student Moves Forward

Medical Battery Against Craig County Student Moves Forward

A former female student at a Craig County high school has filed a lawsuit against the school and a former nurse practitioner who is accused…

Va Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Pacemaker Failure

Va Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Pacemaker Failure

A man died of septic shock after a pacemaker installed by the VA hospital began protruding from his chest. His daughters filed a medical malpractice…

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