by Sophia M. Brasseux, Esq. There are three types of negligence recognized in the Commonwealth of Virginia: negligence, gross negligence, and willful and wanton negligence. The distinctions between these levels of negligence are important because each level may carry differing legal implications and consequences for the offending party. The standard for negligence…
MRC Associate Taylor D. Brewer recently had an article about protective order pro bono cases published in the October issue of Virginia Lawyer magazine. A health law and medical malpractice defense attorney, Taylor chairs the firm’s Pro Bono Committee.
We are pleased to announce five of our attorneys have again been recognized by their peers. Martin (Marty) Conn, Kathleen M. McCauley, and Eric G. Reeves have been named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, while Laura May Hooe and Taylor D. Brewer have been selected as 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch….
MRC shareholder Kathleen M. McCauley spoke last week at the VTLA’s tort law seminar, where she presented “Point-Counterpoint: Not Crossing the Ethical Fine Line” with the VTLA’s Elliott Buckner. In 2020, Kate was the recipient of the VTLA-VADA Civility and Professionalism award, an accolade of which she and the firm are most proud.
A record number of Moran Reeves Conn attorneys are recognized by their peers and Virginia Super Lawyers. Again this year, Martin A. Conn and C. Dewayne Lonas are listed for Personal Injury Products – Defense. Eric G. Reeves is listed for Civil Litigation – Defense, and Kathleen M. McCauley is listed for Personal…
by Karlo Goronja, Esq. Many people are familiar with the term “trade secrets.” Perhaps the most common understanding is that a trade secret is something unique to a company that it does not want its competitors or the public to know. Well-known examples include Coca-Cola’s recipe or Google’s search algorithm. This common…
MRC Partner Shyrell Reed has been named to the 2022 class of “Influential Women in the Law” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Each year, the honor is bestowed on a select group of attorneys and judges for their work on behalf of the justice system, their clients, and the communities in which they…
MRC president and shareholder Martin A. Conn served on a panel for today’s Lunch and Learn sponsored by the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. Sponsored by the VADA attorney wellness committee, the webinar titled “Productivity and Pandemic Practice” was moderated by MRC attorney Taylor D. Brewer. Marty and two other panelists discussed…
An article titled “Cannabis and Products Liability Lawsuits”, written by MRC attorneys Christian F. Tucker and Stewart R. Pollock, was published in the Winter 2021-2022 edition of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys’ Journal of Civil Litigation. You can view the article here.
MRC shareholders are pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Laura May Hooe to partner. Laura has developed a substantial litigation practice, defending national and regional clients in high-risk products liability and toxic tort litigation, as well as defending healthcare providers against claims of negligent care and wrongful death. Laura has demonstrated…