April 2010 Archives

Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association Celebrates Law Day The local bar association is celebrating Law Day by hosting a free seminar on issues relating to aging. Senior Law Day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 9:30 to 1:30, at Charlottesville City Hall, in council chambers. Lunch will be provided, and all attendees will receive the 2009 Senior Citizens Handbook, which includes valuable information on a variety of topics, such as housing, finances, taxes, health care, legal rights and planning for the future. Visit http://www.cabaonline.org/ for more information on Senior Law Day. We hope this seminar will give attendees some...

Tort Reforms That Undermine Right to Trial by Jury Ask Legislators to Violate Their Oath of Office   TRIAL BY JURY in suits at common law is a right that "shall be preserved" according to Article VII of the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia states that "in suits between man and man, trial by jury is preferable to any other, and ought to be held sacred." Article VIII, Section 11.   In taking their oath of office, the President of the United States, U.S. Senators and Congressman, and the Governor, officers and legislators...