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Apr 20, 2026
For immunity, abuse complaint must follow statutory language
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that immunity under Va. Code § 63.2-1512 does not apply to nonmandatory reporters who bypass the Department of Social Services.
Apr 13, 2026
Tort – Court clarifies scope of immunity under child abuse reporting statute
Virginia court rules nonmandatory reporters lack immunity for child abuse complaints made directly to law enforcement under Code § 63.2-1512.
Legal Tech
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
- Are AI prompts privileged? Time will tell
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Allen charge wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Evidence – Expert’s exclusion from trial deemed harmless
- Parent and child – Mother held in contempt for violating visitation order
- Criminal – Court refuses to continue trial despite missing witness
- Criminal – Meth defendant wasn’t entitled to sentencing safety valve
- Tort – Comments about plaintiff were protected opinions
- Real Property – Condo unit owner challenges expansion plans
