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An Overview of Detinue in Virginia
In Virginia, "detinue" refers to a procedure by which a party may recover possession of "unlawfully withheld" personal property.
Continue ReadingThe Finality of Arbitration
Many disputes are resolved through arbitration rather than a court of law.
Continue ReadingVirginia to Address Patent Litigation Abuse
Recently, Congress has sought to curb abusive patent litigation with new legislation.
Continue ReadingActive Clients Benefit Greatly from Court-Ordered Settlement Conferences
As the client, your active involvement in the litigation process is important to achieving a favorable result.
Continue ReadingPursuing and Defending Awards of Attorneys’ Fees
In order to recover attorneys' fees, generally one must rely on a statute or a provision in a contract signed by the party who is to pay the fees.
Continue ReadingPrecautions in Signing Indemnity Agreements
Indemnity provisions are among the most important in construction contracts, yet they are often the source of confusion.
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