The Association for Justice (“AAJ”) morning litigation program tends to feature “cutting edge” and merging areas of the law. When Doug Landau submitted his paper on the law of drones, there was little case law or...
There are times when a case cannot be settled, but it also does not need to be tried in court. The Virginia Worker’s Compensation Commission (“VWC”) has a free mediation program. Judges from around the state will...
Why Do Cases Get Postponed? – Part 2
January 6, 2016
Doug Landau was in the Prince William Circuit Court building on motions earlier this month in order to fight a continuance proposed by Nationwide Insurance Company’s staff counsel. Landau’s client had been hit by...
Why Do Cases Get Postponed? – Part 1
January 4, 2016
After many months — and even years — of planning, waiting, investing, and worrying, injured victims’ cases do get postponed. While the plaintiff awaits his or her day in court, many factors influence the...
Disabled Airline Traveler’s Arm Broken By Airport’s Failure to Provide Requested Wheelchair Assistance
December 31, 2015
Traveling the “friendly skies” is a challenging prospect for those who are disabled. We recently helped a woman in her case against an international airline and airport. She was traveling to a family function and...