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Appeals court looks likely to reinstate limits on legal advertising in West Virginia
Though a federal judge found a state law unconstitutionally limits lawyers’ right to advertise, a Fourth Circuit panel emphasized the government's police authority and its ability to regulate issues related to public health.
Fourth Circuit hears arguments in case challenging Virginia House of Delegates election
The panel allowed the plaintiff to argue merits despite the matter before the court being whether or not he had standing to sue.
Jurisdiction complicates possible do-over of Virginia 2021 House races
The legal fight over last year's use of unconstitutional district lines would need resolution before the summer for new races to happen in time.
Ex-public defender brings sex harassment case to Fourth Circuit
While most employees can seek redress in court for workplace harassment claims, those who work for the federal judiciary must instead use an administrative process that many say is deeply flawed.
Justices won’t hear bid to expand religious exception to worker rights
While the high court declined to hear a discrimination case against a private college for now, the conservative justices suggested they would take up the issue soon.
Justices agree to hear discrimination challenge from Christian web designer
A woman who designs websites says she has been unable to expand her business into weddings because Colorado law would force her to work with same-sex clients.
Virginia legislative session hits crucial midpoint
Split control of the state's General Assembly chambers has given few bills a clear path to passage, but the new Republican governor has already notched a win.
Embattled former head of Trump EPA boxed out of Virginia gig
A former coal lobbyist who shredded countless environmental regulations under Trump, Andrew Wheeler faced long odds of confirmation to state office in the Democratic-controlled Virginia Legislature.