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Virginia Plaintiffs in Employment Cases Usually Like To Be In State Court
In Virginia, plaintiffs’ attorneys frequently attempt to keep employment discrimination and harassment claims in state court. There are many reasons why plaintiffs frequently prefer to bring their case in state court, even if it means avoiding a Title VII action. …
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The Virginia Computer Crimes Act and Punitive Damages
Recently, a Fairfax County Circuit Judge ruled that the Virginia Computer Crimes Act, §18.2-152.7:1, does not provide for the recovery of punitive damages. Employees alleging harassment often include violations of this statute in cases where the alleged harassment occurs through …
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