Virginia‘s 2013 General Assembly session has now concluded. A package of Tort Reform bills met with mixed results—some passing, and other’s failing. The bills that did pass (discussed below) will impact civil practice in...more
4/17/2013
- Proposed Legislation Punitive Damages Tort Reform
On January 1, 2013, a new rule passed by the Supreme Court of Virginia governing voir dire in civil trials took effect. Rule 3:22A, in essence, will both expand and standardize the scope of questioning permitted during voir...more
4/9/2013
- Jury Questions Jury Selection Voir Dire