No. 29, January 12, 2009

Our day in court: this Thursday, January 15

Finally, our case will be heard by the Virginia Supreme Court, this Thursday, at 9 AM, in Richmond. The court is located at 100 9th St., on Capitol Square. Be sure to arrive early. Parking is limited, and you must be in the court chambers before the doors close at 9 AM. No laptops, cell phones, or PDAs are allowed in the courthouse.

Here are some of the key documents:

  1. BURG Supreme Court Brief
  2. Amicus Curiae ("friend of the court") brief filed by the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, the Virginia Association of Counties, and The Virginia Municipal League
  3. BURG Reply Brief to the Supreme Court

Here's a link to a map showing the court's location. Looking for a ride, or driving and able to take passengers? Email us!

Read Lori Blanc's great column in the New River Current from Sunday, Jan. 11.

 

Blacksburg Bands: Up Against the Wal
A benefit show for the BURG legal fund!

With:

Kat Mills
Woodcock Johnson, Jr.
Lee Street Riots

Friday, January 23
10 PM - 2 AM
At Cabo Fish Taco, 117 S. Main St., Blacksburg.

21 and over
$5 cover charge

 

Check the BURG website at www.bburg.org, for the latest news and to check the status of our legal fund. We still need your donations to complete payment of our legal expenses.

 
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