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James River Coal Files Lawsuits To Recover Alleged "Preference" Payments
James River Coal Company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on April 7, 2014.
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Can your tenant negligently start a fire in the leased premises and walk away without liability?
Continue ReadingSupreme Court of Virginia address timeliness of a nonsuit under Va. Code § 8.01-380(A)
On April 16, 2015, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued an opinion regarding the timeliness of a nonsuit under Virginia Code § 8.01-380(A).
Continue ReadingAvoiding These Common Contract Administration Issues May Lessen the Likelihood of Claims
This article highlights the most frequent project administration mistakes made by contractors that cause or contribute to disputes and claims.
Continue ReadingClarifying TILA's Extended Right of Rescission: Jesinoski v. Countrywide
This article examines the Supreme Court's ruling in Jesinoski v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
Continue ReadingResisting the Lure of S Corporations
An LLC taxable as a partnership is the superior choice of entity when the entity will own Appreciating Assets.
Continue ReadingWhy Businesses May Like the "Duke Rules Package" Part 3 of 4: A National "Rocket Docket?"
This article examines how several of the "Duke" rule changes could speed up litigation, particularly in its earliest stages.
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