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Posted on 3/23/2026 The VSB seeks comment on the use of nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions or agreements pursuant to or contained in settlement agreements reached in civil actions for personal injury.
Posted on 1/14/2026 Ordered on January 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of Virginia approved Virginia State Bar’s petition to support an increase in compensation for guardians ad litem (GALs).
Posted on 11/24/2025 On November 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the following Rules of Court: 1:15 – Local Rules of Court; and 1A:9 – Virginia Legal Aid Counsel. A proposal by the VSB was approved as LEO 1901.
Posted on 10/2/2025 On October 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the following Rules of Court: 1A:8 – Military Spouse Provisional Admission; and 3C:2 – Uniform Fine Schedule.
Posted on 10/2/2025 Ordered on October 2, 2025, and effective December 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia approved the Virginia State Bar’s petition to amend the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13.
Posted on 9/9/2025 Ordered on September 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia approved Virginia State Bar’s petition to engage in legislative activity to amend Va. Code § 54.1-3912 in the 2026 General Assembly Session.
Posted on 6/20/2025 On June 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rules 3:8, 4:7, 5:5, 5:30, 5:38, 5A:3, 5A:23, and 5A:36, effective August 17, 2025.
Posted on 6/20/2025 On June 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rules 1:24, 3:17, 4:1, 4:9A, 5:1, 5A:1, 5A:6, 5A:27, and 7C:5 effective July 1, 2025.
Posted on 5/20/2025 Ordered on May 16, 2025, and effective July 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 3(f) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia regarding Emeritus class members of the VSB
Posted on 5/20/2025 Ordered on May 16, 2025, and effective July 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rule of Professional Conduct 6.5.