Attorney General Jay Jones outlines legal actions and advocacy in weekly update

Attorney General Jay Jones highlighted recent lawsuits defending Virginia’s election laws while promoting fair housing awareness and support for survivors of sexual violence. His office continues providing resources related both to public safety and victim assistance programs throughout Virginia.



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Virginia officials discuss new Vape Enforcement Act targeting illegal vape sales in schools

Virginia officials held a virtual press conference announcing new measures against illegal vape sales after passing HB 308/SB 620—the Vape Enforcement Act—aimed at protecting students from dangerous unregulated vape products in schools statewide.


Virginia Court of Appeals Judges

Former nurse alleges hospital employment caused PTSD and depression, court affirms compensation

A Virginia appellate court has upheld a decision awarding compensation to a former nurse who developed PTSD and major depressive disorder while working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia Court of Appeals Courthouse

Former student Sean Lohr accuses Virginia Tech board and official of First Amendment violations

A former Virginia Tech student, Sean Lohr, brought a lawsuit against the university’s Board of Visitors and an assistant director for student conduct, alleging violations of his First Amendment rights.
Paul Black, Chief Judge

Roanoke courthouse clerk’s office to remain open April 3, Harrisonburg closed

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has announced that its Roanoke clerk’s office will remain open on April 3, while the Harrisonburg location will be closed. Electronic filing services through CM/ECF will continue as usual.

Virginia attorney general responds to ad campaign ahead of redistricting referendum

Attorney General Jay Jones addressed an ad campaign funded by Peter Thiel targeting Black voters before an upcoming redistricting referendum in Virginia. Jones criticized what he called misleading tactics exploiting civil rights imagery. The Attorney General’s office continues efforts supporting civil rights enforcement across the Commonwealth.


Jason Miyares, Virginia Attorney General

Attorney General Jay Jones outlines legal actions and advocacy in weekly update

Attorney General Jay Jones highlighted recent lawsuits defending Virginia’s election laws while promoting fair housing awareness and support for survivors of sexual violence. His office continues providing resources related both to public safety and victim assistance programs throughout Virginia.
Virginia Court of Appeals Judges

Oak Valley homeowners and others challenge Prince William County supervisors over rezoning ordinances

A group of landowners, including Oak Valley Homeowners Association, have successfully challenged three rezoning ordinances approved by the Board of County Supervisors of Prince William County.
Walter E. Hoffman US Courthouse

Society for Human Resource Management sues Zayo Group Holdings over internet service outage

A major human resources association has filed a lawsuit against its internet provider, seeking damages after a service outage allegedly caused significant financial losses.