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OUR MISSION The Virginia Bar Association is the independent voice of the Virginia lawyer, advancing the highest ideals of the profession through advocacy and volunteer service. 701 East Franklin Street, Suite 1120 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804-644-0041 Fax: 804-644-0052 Email: thevba@vba.org • Web: vba.org PRESIDENT John L. Walker III, Richmond PRESIDENT-ELECT Harry M. "Pete" Johnson III, Richmond CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS James P. Guy II, Richmond IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Thomas R. Bagby, Roanoke LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DIVISION CHAIR Cheryl L. Black, Richmond YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION CHAIR Elaina L. Blanks-Green, Norfolk YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION CHAIR-ELECT Nupur S. Bal, Richmond BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEMBERS Cyril F. Coombs, Richmond S. Miles Dumville, Richmond The Hon. John S. Edwards, Roanoke Mark L. Esposito, Bristol William A. Galanko, Norfolk M. Melissa Glassman, Tysons Corner Michael HuYoung, Richmond The Hon. Louis R. Lerner, Hampton David S. Mercer, Alexandria Dean Wendy Collins Perdue, Richmond Donald C. Schultz, Norfolk Eric J. Sorenson Jr., Lynchburg C.J. Steuart Thomas III, Staunton Lori D. Thompson, Roanoke Mary C. Zinsner, Tysons Corner ABA HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEMBER G. Michael Pace Jr., Salem LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL Reed Smith, LLP, Richmond Contact: Jefrey S. Palmore Email: : JPalmore@reedsmith.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Yvonne C. McGhee – yvonnemcghee@vba.org ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Brenda Dillard – brendadillard@vba.org VBA JOURNAL EDITOR Marilyn Shaw – marilynshaw@vba.org PRESIDENT John L. Walker III, Richmond SECRETARY Harry M. "Pete" Johnson III, Richmond TREASURER James P. Guy II, Richmond ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER Yvonne C. McGhee REFUGEE CRISIS State court plays roles in aid to unaccompanied alien minors. LEGISLATIVE AGENDA VBA determines section, committee proposals to support. inside 4 President's Page 6 YLD Page 8 LPMD Update 12 Writer's Block 14 The Docket 16 VBA Foundation Patrons featured On the Cover The ABA memorial in England marks the site where King John sealed the Magna Carta, whose influence greatly shaped American constitutionalism. 18 24 20 THE NEW VBAI Insurance subsidiary adds profes- sional liability coverage and more. 32 CONSTRUCTION LAW What you need to know about bankruptcy and mechanic's lien rights. 28 TH E OF F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F TH E V I RGIN I A B A R A S S O C I AT I O N ars After Runnymede Magna Carta Refugee Crisis The New VBAI Legislative Agenda VOL. XXXXI, No. 3 • Winter 2014 - 2015 800 Ye 800 Ye ars After Runnymed e Re f ugee C risis The New VBAI Legislative A genda V O L. XXXXI, No. 3 • Winter 20 1 4 - 20 15