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
0727	17-Fraud on the Tribunal	A lawyer who has been "informed" that a client and a witness perjured themselves in a matter being considered by a federal administrative law judge must reveal the perjury. [The Bar concludes that the perjury is "clearly established," but the summary does not indicate that the client has acknowledged perjury.]

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