Back in October 2017, I published a blog to attempt to help injured people, and their families, understand what to do after an accident...

An average person has probably never considered the Rules of Evidence and how they may impact one's life. Hopefully, almost none of you...

Years ago, I wrote a blog about medical consent and giving birth. The case at issue in that blog arose from a woman who, while giving...

I have published a few blogs regarding the emerging use of artificial intelligence in the legal industry and primarily I have taken an...

The aphorism that those ignorant of history are doomed to repeat it has become too obvious to point out. I regularly find myself several...

Hopefully we are getting closer and closer to being in a post-covid world. Practically everyone has been affected by covid and the...

A case was recently decided in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Virginia that held that Progressive Insurance was...

I have previously published a few blogs on the topic of artificial intelligence and how it is being used, or at least being contemplated,...

I have published a few blogs on the intersection of automation in the law. As I look forward over the next decade, I think 2 of the major...

I was scheduled for a hearing this morning and, while a few minutes from the courthouse, I received a phone call from the clerk alerting...

The Supreme Court of Virginia has extended the declaration of judicial emergency through October 11, 2020. This continues the emergency...

The CARES Act has changed what landlords can do with their property - Northern Virginia landlords should be careful before sending notices.

Worker's Comp

In my previous blog on this topic, I began to explore the various automated legal services popping up, mostly related to generating Wills...

Injuries caused by dogs involve more than just dog bites.

COVID-19's impact on Virginia businesses may result in old defenses being used in new ways. You may be able to navigate this difficult time

The Southern Poverty Law Center may be facing dozens of lawsuits related to its listing of various groups and companies as hate groups. ...

An interesting dispute is brewing between those licensed to practice dentistry and SmileDirectClub. SmileDirect is a company that is...

Matthew A. Crist, PLLC is proud to announce a $75,000.00 pre-litigation settlement. My client was lawfully crossing a yard when the...

Automated lawyers are coming - but is that good?