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New Supreme Court of Virginia Case Demonstrates the Peril of Bad Indemnity Clause

Posted on by William R. Mauck, Jr. in Construction

A general contractor could not recover indemnity from any of its subcontractors for losses the general contractor sustained...

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Dealing with Appropriate Parties to Avoid Liability Following the Death of a Bank Account Holder

Posted on by Matthew Yanovitch in Estate Planning and Administration

Following the death of a bank account holder, family members often step forward to claim the assets in the decedent's account.

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Pitfalls and Issues in Financing Equipment Leases with Virginia Localities

Posted on by Brian R. Marron

Community banks are in one of the most competitive lending markets in recent memory.

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Department of Health and Human Services Increases Pace of HIPAA Enforcement Penalties

Posted on by Stephen G. Reardon, Matthew Yanovitch

It's only August, and already this year more than $20.4 million dollars have been exacted in penalties against providers under HIPAA.

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Richmond Grocery Wars Update: Publix to Purchase 10 Martin’s Stores

Posted on in Commercial Real Estate, RVA Grocery and Delivery Wars

The Richmond community has been anticipating news of the fate of its 19 Martin’s grocery stores.

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Update: How Did Richmond Become the Epicenter of Grocery Wars?

Posted on in Commercial Real Estate, RVA Grocery and Delivery Wars

In my previous post, I discussed the abundance of active players in Richmond’s hot grocery market.

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U.S. Supreme Court and 4th Circuit Each Rules for Creditors in Recent Notable Opinions

Posted on by Neil E. McCullagh in Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency

This month we report on two very recent court decisions that are noteworthy for creditors.

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