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2014 Legislative Update Amendments to the Virginia Code
The following summarizes the limited legislation passed during the 2014 VA General Assembly session that may be of interest.to the banking industry.
Government (EEOC) Must Pay Company's Attorneys' Fees After Delay, Unreasonable Lawsuit
At times, corporate targets of government investigations become frustrated by the apparent lack of responsiveness by the investigating agencies.
New Court Decision Aids Creditors of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debtors
There is good news in a recent court decision for creditors of Chapter 13 debtors.
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.
The Finality of Arbitration
Many disputes are resolved through arbitration rather than a court of law.
Virginia to Address Patent Litigation Abuse
Recently, Congress has sought to curb abusive patent litigation with new legislation.