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The main problem with the ER/IR II (the breath testing machine currently used in Virginia) is that, like all breath testing machines, it has to make certain assumptions about people in general.

This argument, commonly referred to as the �??relation back�?? or �??rising curve/BAC�?? defense argument, acknowledges that under Virginia law, the results of a breath test are rebuttable.

Bankruptcy lawyers who are regularly involved in distressed m&a deals have been wondering for the past few months about the potential fallout from Philadelphia Newspapers. In that case,

Wahoski v. Classic Packaging Co. (In re Pillowtex Corp.), Adv. Pro. No. 05-30182 (KJC) (April 14, 2010) (J. Carey)

There are many different reckless driving statues in Virginia. The two most common forms of reckless driving cited in Northern Virginia are Va.

US Concrete, Inc., Case No. 10-11407 (PJW) (June 21, 2010) (J. Walsh)

On October 21, 2010, the Ninth Circuit overruled what many thought to be well-settled law, and held that a bankruptcy trustee does not have standing to pursue alter ego claims, at least in cases governed by California law. The court first hel

Jeoffrey L. Burtch, Chapter 7 Trustee, Factory 2-U Stores, Inc. et al., v. Milberg Factors, Inc., C.A. No. 07-556-JJF-LPS (D.Del.

DHP Holdings II Corp. v. Peter Skop Industries, Inc. (DHP Holdings II Corp.), Case No. 08-13422, Adv. No. 09-52811 (August 13, 2010) (J. Walrath)

In a partial reversal of a decision from Bayou Group LLC's bankruptcy case, the U.S.

I was sitting with a client in my Houston law office the other day, finishing up a Chapter 7 bankruptcy signing appointment with a woman.

I rarely go off-topic in this Blog, and have not used it to promote personal causes, but I am compelled to add this note about Haiti. 

DWI (driving while intoxicated) and DUI (driving under the influence) are essentially the same thing.  In Virginia, DWI and DUI are defined b

A conviction for reckless driving will eventually come off of your Virginia DMV record after 11 years.  However, it will NEVER be removed from your permanent criminal record (NCIC - National Crime Information Center) with the FBI, state polic

As reported on Law.com, the New York state court system has directed lawyers moving for foreclosures to file an affirmation that they have verified the accuracy of th

In re Stock Building Supply, LLC, et al., Case No. 09-11572 (MFW) (July 28, 2010) (Walrath, J.)