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DMAS Updates Procedures Concerning Lien Determinations, Updates, and Reduction Requests

Posted on 7/25/2024
DMAS and OAG are reverting their policies and procedures respecting DMAS lien requests, for those requests made by email on or after April 1, 2024, back to the pre-pandemic format.

  

Violating the Social Security Act: What Lawyers Should Know

Posted on 7/15/2024
Section 1140 of the SSA consumer protection section of the Social Security Act prohibits attorneys from giving the false impression that they or their firm are endorsed by the SSA.

  

Virginia Law Foundation Awards $714,000 in 2024 Grants to Law-Related Projects

Posted on 7/11/2024
Powered by the generosity of Virginia's lawyers and legal community, the Virginia Law Foundation (VLF) awarded $714,199.77 to 35 organizations across the state.

  

VSB News July 2024

Posted on 7/2/2024
The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on July 2, 2024.

  

VSB Seeks Comment on Raising the Required Minimum Balance Threshold for a Dues Increase

Posted on 7/1/2024
The Virginia State Bar seeks comment on amending Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 11 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia to raise the required minimum balance threshold of the state bar fund and administration and finance account.

  

VSB Seeks Comment on amendments to Paragraph 3 regarding Emeritus Class Members

Posted on 6/25/2024
The VSB seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Paragraph 3(f) broaden eligibility criteria for emeritus membership.

  

Supreme Court of Virginia Amends Multiple Rules of Court

Posted on 6/21/2024
On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the Rules of Court covering a range of topics.

  

CPF Pays $155,171 on Fifteen Petitions

Posted on 6/13/2024
The Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection Fund Board authorized payments totaling $155,171 in reimbursement to petitioners regarding six Virginia attorneys at its April 19, 2024, meeting.

  

VSB News June 2024

Posted on 6/6/2024
The VSB News monthly email was sent to all Virginia lawyers on June 6, 2024.

  

Supreme Court of Virginia Adds Rule on TROs and Preliminary Injunctions

Posted on 6/6/2024
On June 5, 2024, the Supreme Court of Virginia added Rule 3:26. — Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions.

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