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.
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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.
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The Finality of Arbitration
Many disputes are resolved through arbitration rather than a court of law.
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Virginia to Address Patent Litigation Abuse
Recently, Congress has sought to curb abusive patent litigation with new legislation.
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Active Clients Benefit Greatly from Court-Ordered Settlement Conferences
As the client, your active involvement in the litigation process is important to achieving a favorable result.
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Pursuing and Defending Awards of Attorneys’ Fees
In order to recover attorneys' fees, generally one must rely on a statute or a provision in a contract signed by the party who is to pay the fees.
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Precautions in Signing Indemnity Agreements
Indemnity provisions are among the most important in construction contracts, yet they are often the source of confusion.
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