You look in the rear view mirror and see blue lights. Your stomach begins to knot and you hope he is not coming after you. As the police car closes in, you realize that you are the one it is after. What should you do? Here are some easy tips to follow to make your traffic…

Christopher J. Habenicht has joined the firm’s litigation section. Chris was formerly an associate in the ligitation section at Hunton & Williams and was most recently a partner at Hopson, Habenicht and Cave in Chesterfield Country. His practice includes business and real estate litigation, family law, and estate administration.  

MeyerGoergen will present Getting Paid: Contractors Rights in Collections & Bankruptcy to the Association of General Contractors Wednesday, March 7th at 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: AGC office at 11950 Nuckols Road Click here for event flier. Speakers: David G. Browne practices commercial litigation and bankruptcy representing developers, contractors and subs in construction and contract disputes, and…

On November 14, 2011 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a short order agreeing to address the constitutional challenges to President Obama’s controversial healthcare reform. Click here to read the order. The Supreme Court’s decision to tackle the constitutionality of Obama’s Healthcare reform is not a surprise, as the reform has been the subject of passionate…

As of November 14, 2011, The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) will require private sector employers who fall under the auspices of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) to post a notice of their employees’ rights under the NLRA. The NLRA applies to union and non-union employers, however, certain employers and employees are excluded from…

Effective July 1, 2011, the state’s general district courts will gain the ability to handle claims up to $25,000 – an increase from the current $15,000 ceiling.

Excerpted from Virginia Lawyers Weekly article “Use of mediation in bankruptcy on the rise” dated 4/27/2011 Mediation in bankruptcy cases is becoming more common, as judges and lawyers discover how it can prevent the loss of millions in litigation costs in large, complex cases. Settlement of a recent Virginia construction dispute in bankruptcy court demonstrates…

There are several ways that construction disputes can be resolved: Refereeing by the architect as the project proceeds; Negotiations and compromise; Law suits in the court system; Mediation; and Arbitration. In this section, we will discuss the pros and cons of each option. I.    Law Suits in Court Litigation through the courts system is how…

With help from MeyerGoergen, a local couple wins its case against mortgage lender found liable for a fraulent note. The borrowers won their case in the Virginia Supreme Court, recovered much of their legal bills, and even collected an award of punitive damages.

Millions of Americans are members of the various social networking websites, and the popularity and prevalence of this phenomenon shows no signs of slowing. Services like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter allow individuals and businesses to communicate with the world instantaneously by simply posting a status change or uploading a picture. But while users flock…