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05/27/2026

Eid Mubarak to all who observe! Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the second of two main holidays celebrated in Islam. Muslims believe that Eid al-Adha signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as ordered by Allah. It focuses on sacrifice, the pilgrimage to Mecca and giving to those less fortunate.

05/15/2026

Happy Friday! Did a quick video on a super interesting Virginia Court of Appeals case that discusses contributory negligence and assumption of the risk the context of a student suffering a heat stroke. The questions considered is whether a 16 student athelet was contributorily negligence and/or did he assume the risk in particpating in a volunteer conditioning session knowing it was hot outside. Looking at contributorily negligence and assumption of the risk in such a context helps understand these concepts more deeply. Enjoy (FYI - I was having some technical difficulties this morning. Thus, the video freezing in a few spots.)

In this episode, Fairfax personal injury attorney James Abrenio bre...

05/13/2026

Important case that discusses assumption of the risk and contributory negligence of a 16 year old...

The Court of Appeals of Virginia reinstated a suit against Monticello High School coach and athletic director over a heat injury sustained by a soccer player.

05/12/2026

The Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Section has named Mikaela Phillips, assistant solicitor general for the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, as the R. Edwin Burnette Jr. Young Lawyer of the Year: https://bit.ly/3QU9G2o

05/07/2026

The Hon. Roger L. Gregory, judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, has been awarded the 2026 Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. Achievement Award, given by the Virginia State Bar (VSB) Diversity Section: https://bit.ly/3Rn4Jz2

05/06/2026

Join us on Friday, May 22, from 12–1 pm for a Lunch & Learn on Managing Compassion Fatigue in the Legal Profession. This program, presented in collaboration with the Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, will address how compassion fatigue differs from burnout and how it can affect judgment, communication, professionalism, and ethical responsibilities. Speakers Oneida Huntington, Southwest Regional Manager, and Barbara Mardigian, Clinical Director, will offer guidance on recognizing early signs of compassion fatigue and maintaining resilience in demanding legal environments. Click to register: https://bit.ly/VSBLunchLearn

05/06/2026

Mills Anderson "Andy" Bradshaw, of M. Anderson Bradshaw, P.C., has been awarded the Virginia State Bar General Practice Section’s Tradition of Excellence Award: https://bit.ly/4eruWGp

05/01/2026

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month we honor the heritage and contributions of Americans with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific.

04/28/2026

We are excited to announce that Linda will be one of the speakers at the annual Virginia State Bar meeting in June! We hope to see you there!

Only three weeks left to register for the 2026 VSB Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting offers a powerful mix of showcase CLEs and hands‑on programs designed to sharpen your skills and spark new ideas. The agenda, CLE details, and room block information is available at bit.ly/VSBAnnualMeeting