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Posted on 5/29/2026 The proposed amendments to Rule 1.14 add or expand comments to the rule to provide specific guidance on representing a client who has an agent, guardian, or conservator in place, a client who is a minor, and a client with diminished capacity.
Posted on 5/28/2026 On May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted revisions to RPC 1.9. Effective July 27, 2026.
Posted on 5/27/2026 The proposed opinion (LEO 1902) addresses whether a lawyer’s duties of diligence and competence require the lawyer to identify misstatements of law or fact in an opponent’s court filing and advise the court.
Posted on 3/23/2026 The VSB seeks comment on the use of nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions or agreements pursuant to or contained in settlement agreements reached in civil actions for personal injury.
Posted on 1/14/2026 Ordered on January 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia approved Virginia State Bar’s petition to support an increase in compensation for guardians ad litem (GALs).
Posted on 11/24/2025 On November 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the following Rules of Court: 1:15 – Local Rules of Court; and 1A:9 – Virginia Legal Aid Counsel. A proposal by the VSB was approved as LEO 1901.
Posted on 10/2/2025 On October 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the following Rules of Court: 1A:8 – Military Spouse Provisional Admission; and 3C:2 – Uniform Fine Schedule.
Posted on 10/2/2025 Ordered on October 2, 2025, and effective December 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia approved the Virginia State Bar’s petition to amend the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13.
Posted on 9/9/2025 Ordered on September 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia approved Virginia State Bar’s petition to engage in legislative activity to amend Va. Code § 54.1-3912 in the 2026 General Assembly Session.
Posted on 6/20/2025 On June 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rules 3:8, 4:7, 5:5, 5:30, 5:38, 5A:3, 5A:23, and 5A:36, effective August 17, 2025.