Rising costs take a toll on U.S. Consumer Confidence in September
- Summary: Consumer Confidence Index fell 6.7 points to 81.9 in September. Expectations Index fell 5.9 points to 63.6, the third consecutive monthly decline. Consumers’ ...More

Motor Vehicle Negligence - Failure to yield right-of-way injures disabled driver
RICHMOND, VA - $775,000 settlement Injuries alleged: Sternal fracture, concussion/post-concussive symptoms, right thigh hematoma requiring surgical drainage, compartment syndrome, ...More

Negligence and Tort- Nursing home resident dies after brief stay
RICHMOND, VA - $385,000 settlement Injuries alleged: General decline in physical and mental health, death Date resolved: July 7, 2026 Special damages: Approximately $10,000 ...More

Longtime Lynchburg attorney Robin Wood dies at 86
RICHMOND, VA - Robert C. “Robin” Wood III, a longtime Lynchburg attorney and past president of the Lynchburg Bar Association, died Sept. 12, according to his obituary. He was ...More

Nonsuit in child support case didn’t moot legal fees
RICHMOND, VA - A father’s decision to nonsuit his motion to amend child support on the first day of trial did not moot the mother’s motion for attorney’s fees in the matter, the ...More

Fourth Circuit overturns $42M Abu Ghraib jury verdict
RICHMOND, VA - [box type="shadow"] Summary: 4th Circuit panel reverses $42 million jury verdict Judges Thacker, Quattlebaum and Floyd issue per curiam opinion U.S. ...More

Kitchens built for the rental economy: Designing kitchen and bath spaces that perform as an income
- By: Eric Goranson (Eric G, CKD) – Host of Around the House with Eric G Designing a kitchen for yourself and designing one that has to earn a paycheck are two different ...More