These summaries were prepared by McGuireWoods LLP lawyer Thomas E. Spahn. They are based on the letter opinions issued by the Virginia State Bar. Any editorial comments reflect Mr. Spahn's current personal views, and not the opinions of the Virginia State Bar, McGuireWoods or its clients.

LEO Num	Topics	Summary
0705	31-Protecting and Disclosing Confidences and Secrets	A lawyer has no obligation to report child abuse by a client's husband, unless the client's failure to disclose the alleged child abuse to a social service agency amounts to a crime.

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