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Supreme Court of Virginia Amends Rules 1A:8, 1:1C, 3A:25, 5:5, 5A:3, and 5A:31

Posted on 7/17/2026
On July 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rules 1A:8, 1:1C, 3A:25, 5:5, 5A:3, and 5A:31, effective September 15.

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia to Evaluate Candidates for Judicial Vacancies

Posted on 7/14/2026
The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia (APABA-VA) will be convening a Judicial Review Committee to interview candidates for the new positions on the Virginia Court of Appeals.

VSB News July 2026

Posted on 7/6/2026
The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on July 2, 2026.

VSB to Evaluate Candidates for Virginia Court of Appeals Vacancies

Posted on 7/1/2026
The Virginia State Bar has been asked to evaluate candidates for four vacancies on the Court of Appeals of Virginia due to legislation passed this session to expand the court.

CPF Pays $264,643 on Seventeen Petitions

Posted on 6/30/2026
The Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection Fund Board authorized payments totaling $264,643 in reimbursement to petitioners regarding 12 Virginia attorneys at its April 17, 2026, meeting.