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GMU law school dean leaving at end of academic year
After making accusations against George Mason University's president in congressional testimony in August, the dean of Mason's Scalia Law School is leaving at the end of the academic year.
The 26th edition of the Virginia Legal Elite
Launched in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association in 2000, the Legal Elite is jointly produced by Virginia Business and Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Lawyers licensed in Virginia are asked each year to identify the top attorneys across 21 legal specialties. Additionally, up-and-coming attorneys are recognized under the Young Lawyer category. In compiling the Legal Elite, […]
100 People to Meet in 2026: Casemakers
While these legal leaders bring a deep bench of experience, they also are helping shape the future of practicing law in Virginia.
New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
RealPage agreed to a DOJ settlement banning its rent-pricing software from using real-time confidential data, after allegations of illegal algorithmic collusion.
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments; finds prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the Trump-backed prosecutor was illegally appointed by the DOJ.
Nexus Services exec sentenced to 6.5 years for employment tax fraud
Nexus Services exec Richard Moore sentenced to 80 months for tax fraud, misusing $3.1M in company funds for personal spending.
Virginia Supreme Court won’t intervene in Youngkin-Senate university boards dispute
The Supreme Court of Virginia will not review a lower court's ruling that blocked three Virginia universities from seating rejected board appointees.
Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs
Conservative justices raised doubts about President Trump’s broad use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, a key test of executive authority.
Youngkin-Senate university dispute heard by Virginia Supreme Court
The ongoing battle between the governor and Virginia Senate Democrats over university board control continued Thursday in the confines of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
New York AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud over Norfolk home
New York AG Letitia James was indicted on mortgage fraud after Trump pushed DOJ to pursue charges against his political foes.
