In Virginia, amending pleadings is an issue that arises frequently. In the personal injury context, the issue may consist of increasing the amount sued for. Amending Pleadings-Criteria The only standard set forth in the rules is found in Rule 1:8 … Continue reading
Bike crashes frequently involve severe injuries. The local laws that apply to the use of bikes are not the same as what apply to cars. Although some of the laws may be the same, some are not. Any lawyer handling … Continue reading
Bus crashes, whether they involve school buses or other buses, are governed by complex laws and rules. Those laws and rules affect how these buses operate. Any lawyer handling these types of claims must know these rules and laws. Look … Continue reading
Motorcycle riding is not without risks. It has been many years since I have ridden a motorcycle but in my younger days I had extensive experience riding motorcycles. I understand the risks. I also understand that some drivers do not … Continue reading
The attorney work product doctrine is somewhat difficult to define. In fact it probably should not be called the attorney work product doctrine. It really should be called the work product doctrine. It’s a doctrine that applies primarily to attorneys … Continue reading
The Federal Register is an official publication of the U.S. Government. It in effect is the government’s newspaper. By “newspaper” I mean it is the government’s way of circulating to the general public things that it deems to be of … Continue reading
In the course of preparing a case, there may be times when you need testimony from a healthcare professional who is not a medical doctor. That raises the question as to exactly what that person can testify to. The initial … Continue reading
There are a number of helpful legal resources that one might turn to for assistance. Legislative Information System This service gives you access to the Virginia Code, the Virginia Administrative Code and information about the sessions of the General Assembly. … Continue reading
Sometimes identifying the correct defendant is a difficult task. That defendant may be a corporation. It may be an LLC. It may be a partnership or a sole proprietorship that trades under a trade name. It may be a wholly-owned … Continue reading
Brien Roche Sureties and Guarantees: Primary and Secondary A guarantor contracts to pay if, by the use of due diligence, the debt cannot be paid by the principal debtor. The surety undertakes directly for the payment. The surety is responsible … Continue reading
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