Peter Vieth

Retired from lawyering and (almost) retired from writing about lawyering.

[Richmond Law @URLawSchool]

We are proud to share that Richmond Law alumnus Bruce H. Russell II, L'00, has been elected president-elect of the @VAStateBar! A former @AppaSchoolofLaw professor, Russell is the first lawyer from west of Roanoke to hold this leadership role in nearly thirty years.

[National Center for State Courts @StateCourts]

Public concern about threats to judges is rising.

Our 2025 State of the State Courts survey finds 50% of Americans believe threats against judges have increased over the past year.

Support for action is strong: 78% support federal action to protect judges and court staff.

[BK @BradKutner]

“We’re keeping next Monday open” - something I’ve heard from a few folks RE: if @SpanbergerForVA has budget amendments and #valeg would have to come back and vote on them.

Budget deadline is July 1.

[Rob Poggenklass @rpogge]

In a concurring opinion today, Justice Gorsuch specifically mentions the governor's recent veto of a @JusticeFwdVa / @SalimForVA bill to ban 4th Amendment plea waivers. Gorsuch suggests 4A waivers may be unconstitutional, an argument VA's public defenders have made for years.

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

Cardinal News: Natural Bridge Zoo case will lead to three separate trials, judge rules -- https://t.co/PUxNvsYoK3 via @cardinalnewsva

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

Courthouse News: Virginia judge rejects militia-based argument against assault weapons ban -- https://t.co/mvHl0PjAMa

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

Richmonder: Martin Agency and a former chief creative officer settled a long-running lawsuit stemming from his ouster in 2017 amid allegations of sexual harassment -- https://t.co/6i2eSD3wA9

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

VLW: Pace to serve as Richmond Bar Association president -- https://t.co/SXPsJArtXU

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

VLW: Robbery statute decision creates circuit split -- https://t.co/MiGlFq1tPN

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

Va. State Bar seeks comment on rule changes to implement dues increase -- https://t.co/G9S4vgt44V

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

RTD: Two baby giraffes missing from Natural Bridge Zoo have been recovered safely, AG's office says -- https://t.co/0yg483nP49 via @cardinalnewsva

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

RTD: Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia -- https://t.co/8uzhTj6cHr via @rtdnews

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

Radiology Business: Radiology group sues Fredericksburg hospital claiming it waged ‘retaliatory campaign’ after contract talks fell apart -- https://t.co/QZzT9o65jT

[ABC 13 News - WSET @ABC13News]

JUST IN: According to the Office of the Attorney General, the giraffe calves connected to the Natural Bridge Zoo following their disappearance in 2025 have had a safe return.
https://t.co/uPLmybA3jb

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

Cardinal News: Martinsville mayor, ex-city manager file federal lawsuits naming law firm among defendants -- https://t.co/HeHzndSbdC

[RTD Opinions @RTDOpinions]

The Virginia State Bar’s mandatory Carrico professionalism course continues to honor a justice who upheld the state’s ban on interracial marriage, prompting some new lawyers to request a name change https://t.co/Gu1XdSewwf

[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

A D.C.-based attorney spent three years fighting a $100 ticket he got from a speed camera in the city. He eventually won in D.C.'s highest court on a novel legal technicality, and thousands of other drivers could end up benefitting from it: https://t.co/r9GMBu1Ba6

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

AP: Many Virginians’ criminal convictions about to be sealed under ‘Clean Slate’ law -- https://t.co/Sno6PjhcpN

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

Virginia Lawyers Weekly Rocovich sues Spanberger, seeks reinstatement on Virginia Tech board https://t.co/U7sdWoyUcp

[Peter Vieth @Peter_Vieth]

Virginia Lawyers Weekly (paywall): Horse rider’s negligence claim not barred by waiver form --https://t.co/kPPIFNXlk7