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Passengers involved in a motor vehicle accident almost always have a “good case” to recover for their injuries received in an automobile accident. So long as the passenger did not contribute to the accident in some way, for example by interfering with the driver, the passenger will likely be able to recover monetary damages. The passenger’s claim can be against many different defendants, such as another vehicle driver that was involved in the crash or a company/individual who contributed to the crash by setting up a dangerous situation in the roadway or even by the passenger’s driver and their vehicle […]

Article written by Investigator Danny Brabham It is important to know that if you are involved in a personal injury incident that in any way involves a town, county, city, state or federal agency, the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1967 and/or the Virginia Freedom of Information Act of 1968 could prove to be extremely beneficial to your case. Virginia FOIA The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was established by the Virginia General Assembly and was enacted on July 1, 1968 to ensure that citizens have access to public records and meetings of public bodies.[1] The Virginia […]

On September 9, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) released its long-anticipated final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. After several years of proposals, public comments, and interim measures, the DoD has now solidified the framework for its revamped CMMC program. The goal: ensure contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) properly protect sensitive information, particularly Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI), while clarifying legal obligations, streamlining processes, and providing a phased implementation. The final rule introduces a phased, three-year implementation period that begins on November 10, 2025. At a basic level, the CMMC program changes the […]

In Virginia, there is an ethical rule that prohibits attorneys that are representing a client from speaking about the subject of representation with another person that is represented by another attorney for that matter.[1]  For example, say Employee A has hired Attorney A to represent her in a claim against Organization B before the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (“Commission”).  The rule prohibits Organization B’s attorney from talking about the claim with Employee A without either Attorney A’s presence or permission, i.e. Organization B’s attorney could not have an ex parte communication with Employee A. But what about the reverse?  Does […]