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Virginia Contract Law –“Act of God”

  Virginia Contract Law – “Act of God”   Q: What is meant in the contract by an “act of God” ?First, persons of faith that believe that God controls everything in every aspect of our lives should not...

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Summary of the law of non-competition in Virginia

Non-Competition Agreements in Virginia Non-competition Agreements in Virginia An employee’s duty to his employer not to compete arises out of his relationship to his employer. Restatement (Second) of...

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“Blue-Pencil” Clauses in Virginia

Virginia Courts will not re-write or strike out, or “blue-pencil” restrictive covenants. Traditionally an editor would use a blue pencil to make corrections to written copy since the corrections would...

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Do I have to pay back my insurance company for medical expenses from my...

Do I have to pay back my insurance company for the medical expenses from my settlement or recovery for personal injuries in Virginia?   Generally, the answer is “NO”.  In Virginia, the public policy as...

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Virginia Construction Law Firm Explains Construction Fraud

What is the difference between construction fraud and breach of contract under Va. Code 18.2-200.1? The Commonwealth must prove 5 things to convict a person of construction fraud, namely that the...

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My down payment was stolen in a email/internet/wire scam before the closing –...

Q:   My down payment was stolen in a email/internet/wire scam before the closing – what can I do? A:   Act quickly!  Notify the FBI, call the fraud division of your bank and the recipient bank, get...

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Summary of the Collateral Source Rule in Virginia – Injured party recovers...

Summary of the Collateral Source Rule in Virginia – Injured party recovers all damages even if paid by a separate third-party insurance contract.   Question: Does the defendant have to pay for all...

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Is “floating the title” or “title jumping” legal?

Q:  Is it lawful to buy a car from one person, obtain the title without filling in the name of the purchaser on the title, and flip it to another buyer, filling in that 2nd purchaser’s name as the...

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What are the elements of a “bad faith” claim against an insurance company?

If an insurance company intentionally disregards the financial interests of their insured and fails to settle a claim within the policy limits resulting in a judgment exceeding those policy limits...

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The Hazards of Contracting Without a License in Virginia

Contracting without a license is illegal! EXPOSES YOU TO 12 MONTHS IN JAIL AND $2500 + $500/DAY FINE!Contracting for, or bidding upon the construction, removal, repair or improvements to or upon real...

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Wrongful death suit arising from breach of contract

Can I Bring a Wrongful Death Claim for a Breach of Contract in Virginia? What is a Wrongful Death Claim?For a long time, the law did not provide a civil remedy for a family that lost a member through...

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Virginia Contract Law –“Act of God”

  Virginia Contract Law – “Act of God”   Q: What is meant in the contract by an “act of God” ?First, persons of faith that believe that God controls everything in every aspect of our lives should not...

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Contractor Took My Deposit – Contractor Fraud In Virgnia

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Insurance coverage for injuries sustained when using the vehicle as a vehicle...

In Virginia, there is coverage under the automobile insurance when injuries occur from the use of a vehicle even if that use is not related to the transportation function.  The vehicle use need not be...

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Wrongful Termination in Virginia

Do I have a case for wrongful termination in Virginia? What is an "At-Will" Employee? If you do not have a contract specifying the duration or term of your employment or limiting the circumstances in...

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I just want to consult a Virginia lawyer!

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NONCOMPETES AND TELEMEDICINE

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