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From release for insufficient evidence (state) to a 400-year sentence...
The Fourth Circuit yesterday released an unpublished opinion affirming the conviction of, and 400-year sentence imposed upon, Timothy Poole. Judge Duncan wrote the opinion, in which Judge Agee and...
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Is a late-filed FTCA claim against the United States subject to sua sponte...
Earlier this week, the Fourth Circuit released an unpublished per curiam opinion in Zeno v. United States that affirms the dismissal of claims under the FTCA and state law. The Fourth Circuit held that...
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Catching up with the Fourth Circuit’s five published opinions this past week...
It’s been a busy week here in Richmond, and I’ve fallen behind a bit in passing along notable Fourth Circuit opinions. Here’s a catch-up post reporting on six published opinions: five from this past...
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4th Circuit vacates judgment against super-cautious former trustees of ERISA...
The Fourth Circuit today vacated a judgment issued against the former trustees of an ERISA plan. Judge Agee wrote the opinion in Plasterers’ Local Union No. 96 Pension Plan v. Pepper, which was...
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Two published Fourth Circuit opinions by Judge Wynn on admissibility of...
The Fourth Circuit issued two published opinions in argued cases today. Judge Wynn authored both opinions, which were unanimous. At issue in Creekmore v. Maryview Hospital was the admissibility, under...
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Fourth Circuit certifies two questions to Supreme Court of Virginia
The Fourth Circuit has certified two questions to the Virginia Supreme Court. One certified question involves the interpretation of a homeowners insurance policy under Virginia law: For purposes of...
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