William C. “Bill” Bischoff was named president of the Virginia Beach Bar Association. From premed to history major I became interested in law when my older brother was attending law school. Initially, I was pursuing a degree in premed at the University of Virginia. Unfortu

The U.S. Supreme Court declined today to review the finding by the Supreme Court of Virginia that Virginia Beach’s noise ordinance was unconstitutional on its face. Many localities in the state, including Virginia Beach, have reworked their noise ordinances since the Virginia court’s

NORFOLK – More than a decade ago, two nightclub operators were recruited to Waterside by the city, with the hope of attracting young patrons. Now, Norfolk’s leaders want Bar Norfolk and Have a Nice Day Cafe banished. This morning, housing officials shut down Bar Norfolk, a day a

The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down Virginia Beach’s noise ordinance as unconstitutionally vague, in a decision that could have wide repercussions. Yesterday’s 13-page ruling stemmed from a challenge by the owners of The Peppermint Beach Club on Atlantic Avenue, whi

VIRGINIA BEACH – The city’s noise ordinance, used for decades against teens playing loud music in their cars, Oceanfront clubs, and street peddlers, is unconstitutional. The statute is too vague and depends on the standards of the police officer, the state Supreme Court said Fri