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ABA releases ethics opinion on engagement agreement provisions
The American Bar Association issues Formal Opinion 523 clarifying lawyer withdrawal rights under engagement agreements, with context on Virginia rules.
AI errors in murder case lead to discipline for Georgia prosecutor
The Georgia Supreme Court disciplined assistant district attorney Deborah Leslie for AI-generated false citations in a murder case ruling.
AI adoption surges across legal industry, survey finds
The legal industry sees rapid ai adoption, with 78% of professionals using tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot to enhance research and drafting.
Three cash flow management tips for small and mid-sized businesses
Bank of America highlights three key cash flow management strategies for small and mid-sized businesses to improve financial stability and growth.
Recalibrating AI patent strategy: What the USPTO shift means — and what it doesn’t
The USPTO has updated its approach to AI patent eligibility under Director John Squires, but courts continue applying established Alice/Mayo standards.
Kansas judge fines attorneys over AI-generated court brief
A Kansas federal judge fined five attorneys after an AI-generated legal brief contained false citations, fabricated cases, and misquoted court rulings.
Muted notifications not recommended: Federal AI regulation
A Trump executive order seeks to curb state AI laws, creating uncertainty for employers navigating compliance and future federal rules.
Corporate counsel weigh pros, cons of AI for productivity
In-house attorneys explore AI tools to boost efficiency while weighing risks around confidentiality, cybersecurity and client trust.
Joys, perils, unpredictabilities of substitute judging
The term “Substitute Judge” has certain connotations to it. While not necessarily a uniform approach, some attorneys I have encountered appear to view such judges with a modicum of disdain, […]
Reverse engineering in the age of AI: Are your trade secrets still safe?
Artificial intelligence has dramatically expanded the toolkit available for reverse engineering, and in-house counsel might wish to take note.
Rise in hallucinations shows pitfalls of new AI technology
Virginia attorneys warn of ethical pitfalls from AI-generated filings as cases raise concerns about accuracy and accountability.
Generative AI litigation carries implications for copyright bar
Generative AI sparks complex copyright disputes as Virginia attorneys warn of legal risks and pending federal cases likely to impact local businesses.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Workers’ Compensation- Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice- Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Struck in face by forklift, woman suffers brain injury
- Negligence and Tort – Group home resident falls, sustaining femur fracture
- Medical Malpractice – Nursing facility patient dies after fracturing ankle in fall
- Medical Malpractice- Patient has bladder injury during colostomy reversal
- Premises Liability- Apartment guest burned by gas grill spewing fire
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Physician sustained hand injuries in crash
- Premises Liability- Dog bite injury nets settlement
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Woman suffers injuries after T-bone collision
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Man fails to vacate default judgment forfeiting approximately $21,000
- Negligence – Business not liable for failing to call ambulance
- Search & Seizure – Police lacked reasonable suspicion for stop and frisk
- Criminal – Man convicted of pinching officer during struggle
- Municipal – Heirs claim surplus funds following tax sale of real property
- Contract – Res judicata bars some of breach of contract claim
- Criminal – Circuit court’s probation decision is reversed
- Employment – Virginia court had subject-matter jurisdiction over remote worker’s claims
- Criminal – Record supports sentencing decision
- Insurance – Two carriers disagree over duty-to-defend responsibility
- Criminal – Inmate denied certificate of appealability on § 2254 petition
- Tort – Defamation suit reinstated against employer
