On February 20, 2025, the Virginia General Assembly passed HB 2094 the Virginia High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act (the “Act”). The bill now awaits signature by Governor Youngkin. If it becomes law,...more
The 2025 General Assembly session adjourned sine die (meaning with no appointed day for resumption) on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. This was the 406th Session of the Virginia General Assembly....more
The Virginia General Assembly concluded its 2024 legislative session in March which included changes to Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) law and some changes to tobacco, vaping and electronic cigarette regulation. These...more
7/18/2024
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In this video alert, Dave Albo and Kevin Pomfret review bills discussed in the General Assembly concerning artificial intelligence (AI), the results from the recently concluded legislative session and the executive order...more
Williams Mullen has represented clients before the Virginia General Assembly and executive branch for over 30 years. The 2024 legislative session, Virginia’s 405th legislative session, adjourned on March 9th. There were a...more
On Tuesday, November 7th, citizens across the Commonwealth went back to the polls to vote in one of the most consequential elections in Virginia’s history. Following redistricting, primary elections, and a wave of retirements...more
The 2022 General Assembly session adjourned sine die on March 12, 2022. This year’s session was a so-called “long session,” and lasted 60 days instead of the 45 day “short session,” which occurs in oddnumbered years. Over the...more
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia):
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In November 2021, Virginians elected Republicans to all three statewide Executive Branch offices, which had been controlled by Democrats since 2013, and regained control of the House of Delegates after two years of Democratic...more
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North Carolina Resources Updated: September 29, 2021 -
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website -
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Virginia Resources Updated: August 26, 2021.
North Carolina Resources Updated: August 20, 2021.
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia):
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Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021.
North Carolina Resources Updated: August 20, 2021.
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Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021.
North Carolina Resources Updated: July 30, 2021.
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia):
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There has been much in the press about Virginia legalizing the possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana or up to four cannabis plants effective July 1, 2021. In this article, we explain the elements of the bill relating to...more
6/14/2021
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Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021 -
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5/20/2021
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Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021 -
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5/3/2021
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Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021
North Carolina Resources Updated: March 26, 2021
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia):
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4/26/2021
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The 2021 General Assembly session adjourned sine die (Latin for adjourning with no appointed day for resumption) on February 8th. The General Assembly convened its 2021 Special Session on February 10th and adjourned sine die...more
3/4/2021
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Virginia Resources Updated: December 11, 2020
North Carolina Resources Updated: January 28, 2021
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1/29/2021
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COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia):
Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website -
This website is a comprehensive resource that provides information pertaining to official actions, guidance, updates, and...more
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia):
Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website -
This website is a comprehensive resource that provides information pertaining to official actions, guidance, updates, and...more
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia):
Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website -
This website is a comprehensive resource that provides information pertaining to official actions, guidance, updates, and...more
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia):
Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website -
This website is a comprehensive resource that provides information pertaining to official actions, guidance, updates, and...more
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia):
Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website -
This website is a comprehensive resource that provides information pertaining to official actions, guidance, updates, and...more