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How Your AI Chats Can Be Used Against You
A recent federal court ruling sends a clear warning to anyone who has discussed legal matters with an AI tool like ChatGPT or Claude: your chats are potentially discoverable by a court, a government agency, or an opposing party in a lawsuit. I. A Case That Made Legal History In February 2026, a federal… Read More »
Sacred Spaces, Scattered Statutes: Understanding Virginia’s Fragmented Church Law Part One
By Robert Showers, Esq., with Justin Coleman, Esq., and William R. Thetford, Esq.* In this Article, the Authors have outlined portions of Virginia statutes, case law, and tax code that are most relevant to churches seeking to become more informed about their relationship with the law. The Authors intend this Article to make legislators,… Read More »
Church and Nonprofit Cybersecurity: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
Robert Showers, Esq. and Micah Schachtner, Esq. In line with nearly all modern industries, nonprofits increasingly employ digital technology and online tools to expand their operational capabilities. But unlike larger corporations with more risk awareness and legal jeopardy, many nonprofits apply few security measures to their data storage and transactions. This common failure to… Read More »
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Authorities Remind Virginia Citizens About Texting While Driving
Law enforcement authorities have issued a reminder on Virginia laws for texting while driving, according to an article by the InsideNoVa. Citizens should be aware that cell phone use can also contribute to the criminal charge of reckless driving under certain conditions. In light of this reminder, it feels like a perfect time to… Read More »
Victims Mounting After Virginia Man Commits Indecent Exposure, Assault & Battery
After arresting a Virginia man on charges of indecent exposure and assault and battery, Arlington police have discovered at least one other victim and are searching for more, according to an article by WUSA. The man allegedly made unwanted physical contact with at least two women. In addition to groping victims, the man also… Read More »
Do Cops Do Anything for a Hit and Run?
Cops usually don’t do much for a hit and run. The typical hit-and-run crash involves no witnesses and little or no physical evidence. If someone got a good look at the wreck or substantial physical evidence, like part of the defendant’s vehicle, remained at the scene, the driver probably wouldn’t have fled the scene…. Read More »
What You Should Know About Prenups in Virginia
A prenuptial agreement in Virginia is no longer for movie stars and one-percenters. Instead, it’s a practical tool for anyone entering marriage with assets, debts, or specific financial goals (in other words, anyone who’s been married before and has their life together). Furthermore, a prenup is not just “divorce insurance.” Instead, these agreements help… Read More »
Virginia’s Shifting Landscape: What the New Noncompete Laws Mean for You
For decades, Virginia was considered one of the more employer-friendly states in the country. Courts enforced noncompete agreements with relatively few restrictions, and businesses could count on those agreements to protect their competitive interests when employees moved on. That era is coming to an end. Over the past six years, the Virginia General Assembly… Read More »
Officials Tout Results of Statewide Drug/Weapons Crackdown
A large-scale March 2026 aggressive law enforcement campaign led to dozens of statewide arrests. Virginia State Police troopers worked with various federal and local law enforcement agencies during the crackdown. Officials said they seized eleven illegal firearms valued at $5,500. Illegal drug seizures included over 960 pounds of Psilocybin (psychedelic mushrooms), along with roughly… Read More »
An Overview of Age Discrimination in Employment in Virginia
Age discrimination in employment was back in the news recently, when most Millennials passed age 40. This form of job bias may be one of the most complicated kinds of employment discrimination in state or federal law. In a nutshell, age discrimination is any unfavorable treatment of an employee or job applicant because of… Read More »
Statewide Anti-Crime Push Results in Multiple Arrests
In just one week (April 1 to April 7, 2026), Virginia State Police troopers worked with other law enforcement agencies to seize illegal drugs valued at over $80 million. Troopers and task force members seized 14,295 pounds of illegal marijuana (not including consumables), 366 pounds of cocaine, nearly 20 pounds of fentanyl, more than… Read More »
What Virginia’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Means for Your Business
Virginia quietly made history in employment law and if you run a business in the Commonwealth, you need to know about it. Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed amended Senate Bill 2 into law, establishing a statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The legislation makes Virginia the first Southern state to enact paid leave… Read More »
Top Ten Wrongful Termination Situations in Virginia
A sudden and unexpected job loss is a tough pill to swallow, both financially and emotionally. Financially, most people live from paycheck to paycheck. So, even a short-term income disruption often has devastating consequences. Additionally, the unemployment prejudice is a real thing. Many companies won’t even talk to unemployed applicants. Emotionally, for most people,… Read More »
