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Peter Vieth

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Retired from lawyering and (almost) retired from writing about lawyering.

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Joined December 2008
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Courthouse News: Botetourt prosecutor accuses former state Animal Law Unit director of retaliation, including a flase bar complaint -- courthousenews.com/virginia-…
Virginia prosecutor accuses former state Animal Law Unit director of retaliation

Virginia prosecutor accuses former state Animal Law Unit director of retaliation

Former Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney Gillian Deegan claims former Senior Assistant Attorney General Michelle Welch filed a false complaint with the Virginia State Bar after Deegan reported...

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All 128 Flock cameras remain up, said Henrico County Attorney Andrew Newby, despite county officials having asked Flock to remove them within two weeks of contract termination. He added that while they are still visible, the cameras are not operational. henricocitizen.com/henrico-t…
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WVEC-TV: Judge allows claims under Virginia consumer protection law in OB/GYN civil case -- 13newsnow.com/article/news/h…
Plaintiffs in Perwaiz civil case add complaints under Virginia consumer protection law

Plaintiffs in Perwaiz civil case add complaints under Virginia consumer protection law

On Wednesday, six complaints were amended to add claims under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, providing a separate basis to hold the hospital accountable.

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Courthouse News: Fourth Circuit weighs minors' First Amendment rights in challenge to Virginia social media law -- courthousenews.com/fourth-ci…
Fourth Circuit weighs minors' First Amendment rights in challenge to Virginia social media law

Fourth Circuit weighs minors' First Amendment rights in challenge to Virginia social media law

The three-judge panel is tasked with determining how a state can protect minors from the harm of social media addiction without violating minors' rights.

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Virginia Lawyers Weekly (paywall): SCOVA seeks comments on proposed electronic pleadings rule -- valawyersweekly.com/2026/10/…

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The Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking comment on a proposed rule change to require electronic service of pleadings in all courts of record. The

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Virginia Lawyers Weekly (paywall): Federal court limits use of confidentiality motions --valawyersweekly.com/2026/10/…
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia restricts Ford Motor's use of confidentiality motions in a defective transmission class action.

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VLW: Flying Squirrels owner, Diamond District developer settle defamation suit -- valawyersweekly.com/2026/10/…
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VLW (paywall): Augusta jury finds Nexus executives guilty of defrauding vulnerable victim --valawyersweekly.com/2026/10/…
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Former Nexus Services executives Michael P. Donovan and Richard E. Moore were found guilty of defrauding Zachary Cruz four years after being charged.

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WTVR-TV: Court limits where Lewis Ginter striking union workers can picket at the garden --wtvr.com/news/local-news/hen…
Court limits where Lewis Ginter striking union workers can picket at the garden

Court limits where Lewis Ginter striking union workers can picket at the garden

A Henrico court granted Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden an injunction limiting where union workers can picket amid a monthslong wage fight.

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Henrico Citizen: Richmond airport board says it must take hands-off stance on ICE flights -- henricocitizen.com/closed-ca…
Closed Capital Region Airport Commission meeting focuses on ICE flights from RIC

Closed Capital Region Airport Commission meeting focuses on ICE flights from RIC

In an unusually long, closed-door session Oct. 27, the Capital Region Airport Commission discussed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights departing from Richmond International Airport. For...

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Northern Virginia Daily: Former Shenandoah County prosecutor gets 5-year suspension from Virginia State Bar --nvdaily.com/nvdaily/viirgini… via @nvdaily
Viirginia State Bar suspends law license of former Shenandoah County prosecutor

Viirginia State Bar suspends law license of former Shenandoah County prosecutor

The Virginia State Bar has suspended the law license of former Shenandoah County Commonwealth's Attorney Amanda McDonald Wiseley for five years following her conviction of misusing public funds while...

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Virginia panel seeking comments on rule proposal that all pleadings after the initial filing should be served by email unless the parties agree otherwise -- vsb.org/Site/news/news-items…
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Virginia panel seeking comments on rule proposal that all pleadings after the initial filing should be served by email unless the parties agree otherwise -- vsb.org/Site/news/news-items…
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Northern Virginia Daily: Former Shenandoah County prosecutor gets 5-year suspension from Virginia State Bar --nvdaily.com/nvdaily/viirgini… via @nvdaily
Viirginia State Bar suspends law license of former Shenandoah County prosecutor

Viirginia State Bar suspends law license of former Shenandoah County prosecutor

The Virginia State Bar has suspended the law license of former Shenandoah County Commonwealth's Attorney Amanda McDonald Wiseley for five years following her conviction of misusing public funds while...

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Open letter from Pro Bono Virginia: A Statewide Call to Serve -- valawyersweekly.com/2026/10/…
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For the last several decades, attorney participation in pro bono service in Virginia has remained frustratingly low. A small group of committed volunteers

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VCU: Expanded opioid care in Virginia contributes to steep drop in overdose deaths and $1.3B in reduced costs -- news.vcu.edu/article/virgini…
Expanded opioid care in Virginia contributes to steep drop in overdose

Expanded opioid care in Virginia contributes to steep drop in overdose

Updated data for 2024 underscores the lifesaving impact of accessible opioid care, while highlighting critical priorities to close regional and racial equity gaps.

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Virginia Lawyers Weekly: Comp settlement covered med bills, COA rules -- valawyersweekly.com/2026/10/…
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The Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled that a workers’ compensation settlement imposed liability on employer and insurer for unpaid medical bills through the settlement date.

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Virginia Lawyers Weekly (paywall): New law aims to address nonpayment of speed camera tickets statewide -- valawyersweekly.com/2026/10/…
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Virginia's new law requires a second summons for unpaid speed camera tickets and allows DMV to withhold registration renewals until fines are paid.

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BREAKING: Maurene Comey, daughter of a former FBI director, was unlawfully fired by the Trump administration, a judge ruled. apnews.com/article/justice-d…
Judge: Trump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter, Maurene Comey, as a federal prosecutor

Judge: Trump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter, Maurene Comey, as a federal prosecutor

A federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was illegally fired as a federal prosecutor in New York last year.

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