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Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones spoke to the Virginia Bar Association’s White Collar Forum in Richmond last week, where he discussed his Administration’s approach to white collar and consumer-protection enforcement. Attorney General Jones emphasized the importance of achieving practical results that protect Virginia consumers, including through civil enforcement rather than relying exclusively on criminal prosecution. He also specifically highlighted the protection of Virginians’ privacy and personal information, highlighting enforcement of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”) and related privacy and cybersecurity requirements as an important consumer-protection priority. For Virginia businesses, the message is significant. White Collar enforcement has long […]

Article by Matt W. Broughton and Investigator Danny C. Brabham In September of 2025, an article was published here relating to how a person could strengthen their personal injury case through the use of Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests.  We wanted to take the opportunity to offer advice on what to do if an Agency fails to respond to a FOIA request.  The first step is to move into the enforcement and escalation steps. The outline below offers advice on how to navigate through the steps to have Agencies comply with your request(s). Step One Verify that the response deadlines have […]

Five Situations That May Require Independent Review Most organizations prefer to address workplace concerns internally. In many cases, that approach is entirely appropriate. Human resources professionals, compliance personnel, managers, and in-house counsel are often well-positioned to evaluate employee complaints, policy violations, and other routine workplace issues. Some matters, however, present legal, regulatory, reputational, or operational risks that exceed the scope of a routine internal review. Recognizing when an issue has outgrown internal resources can be as important as the investigation itself. Below are five situations where organizations should assess whether an independent review conducted by outside counsel is warranted. 1. […]

Article by Matt W. Broughton and Paralegal Cynthia O. Cundiff In personal injury litigation, credibility is not an abstract ideal—it is a measurable asset that affects settlement value, litigation posture, and trial outcomes. Cases rarely fail because an injury did not occur; they fail because a jury, judge, adjuster, or defense counsel does not believe the story being told. For that reason, one of the most important skills a plaintiff‑side attorney or paralegal can develop is the ability to “own the truth” of a case. Owning the truth does not mean minimizing damages or weakening advocacy. It means building a […]