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VSB to Evaluate Candidates for Virginia Court of Appeals Vacancy

Posted on 9/18/2023
The Virginia State Bar has been asked by Senator R. Creigh Deeds, co-chair of the Judiciary Committee of the Senate of Virginia, to evaluate candidates for a vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

  

VSB Seeks Comment on Legislative Activity

Posted on 9/14/2023
The Virginia State Bar (VSB) is seeking public comment on proposed VSB engagement in legislative activity, pursuant to Section IV, Part 6, Paragraph 9(J) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, in the 2024 General Assembly Session.

  

Supreme Court of Virginia Amends Rule 1A:1

Posted on 9/13/2023
The Supreme Court of Virginia amended the Rules of Court, Rule 1A:1, Admission to Practice in This Commonwealth Without Examination effective November 13, 2023.

  

VSB Real Property Section Releases New Living Library Video Series

Posted on 9/13/2023
The Virginia State Bar Real Property Section’s Membership Committee announces the unveiling of the Living Library Project, beginning with three videos on real estate title insurance.

  

VSB News September 2023

Posted on 8/31/2023
The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on August 31, 2023.

  

Volunteers Sought for VSB Disciplinary Board 2024

Posted on 8/30/2023
Three volunteer attorneys and one lay member are needed to serve on the VSB Disciplinary Board beginning on July 1, 2024.

  

CPF Pays $272,996 in Last Fiscal Year

Posted on 8/24/2023
The VSB’s Clients’ Protection Fund (CPF) paid $272,996 for 32 claims during fiscal year 2023.

  

Supreme Court of Virginia Amends Rule Pertaining to Discovery and Inspection

Posted on 8/16/2023
Ordered on August 11, 2023, and effective October 10, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia has amended Rule 3A:11 regarding Discovery and Inspection.

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