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On June 2, 2020, Virginia attorney Jeffrey J. Downey presented one of the first legal seminars addressing potential legal liability for patients who contract Covid-19 while at a nursing homes… read more →

In light of George Floyd killing Americans are taking a long overdue reexamination of violent police tactics and demanding reform.  As it turns out, Courts are also reexamining some of… read more →

WAMU recently reported that eight Virginia motor vehicle operators were cited for going over 100 mph on Saturday night, including one driver who was traveling at some 132 mph on… read more →

Nursing homes throughout the Country have had mixed results in addressing the Covid-19 virus.  Some have contained the virus and have experienced no deaths, while others have permitted a majority… read more →

Richmond Circuit Court Allows Punitive Damages Against Home Health Care Companies for failure to prevent pressure sores Sloan v. Encompass Home Health of Mid Atlantic, Law CL 192153 As many elders choose… read more →

Governments throughout the world have been struggling to predict the extent of the outbreak and come up with plans to contain Covid 19.  Many governments, including the U.S., have relied… read more →

On March 9, 2020, the Trump administration explained how the federal government would be responding to protect airlines, the cruise industry and corporations with potential payroll tax cuts.  They also… read more →

Sepsis, a systemic blood infection, is responsible for one in every five deaths worldwide. There are many potential causes of sepsis, many of which are avoidable. This year, at the… read more →

Estate of Charles Henderson v. Hickory Hill Retirement Community, LLC et al.  Law No. CL 19-187 This matter was previously reported on the website.  Today, we publish the full order… read more →

Distracted driving accounts for numerous accidents in Virginia, explains Virginia personal injury attorney Jeffrey J. Downey.  In addition to making such conduct illegal, countries are experimenting with creative solutions. Law… read more →