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[Event] 16th Annual Fiduciary Focus - February 28th, Richmond, VA

Join us for our 16th Annual Fiduciary Focus where we will cover recent developments in wealth planning among other timely topics. Breakfast and lunch will be provided…more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Fiduciary, Financial Planning, Investment Management

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Virginia’s High-Risk AI Developer and Deployer Act Awaits Governor’s Signature

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

App Developers, Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Discrimination

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Carmelle Alipio

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - TCPA Compliance and Litigation Update

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Carmelle Alipio and Rob Van Arnam provide an update on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), including litigation trends, orders and key takeaways…more

Auto-Dialed Calls, Consent, Intellectual Property Protection, Robocalling, TCPA

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Charles Alvis

[Event] 2023 Fiduciary Focus - February 24th, Richmond, VA

...join us as we return to an in-person format for our 14th Annual Fiduciary Focus! Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Topics Include: - Recent Developments in Wealth Planning - Corporate Transparency Act Compliance for…more

Continuing Legal Education, Corporate Transparency Act, Estate Planning, Events, Fiduciary

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Matthew Anderson

The Death Knell for Affirmative Action Programs and DEI in the Workplace

On January 21, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which can be found here…more

Affirmative Action, Department of Labor (DOL), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Anthony Anikeeff

UPDATE - Status of Implementation of the Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Workplace Rules

Many employers are struggling with the seemingly ever-shifting rules and requirements relating to COVID-19 vaccines. Indeed, although the Biden Administration initiated three sweeping rules earlier this Fall - one applicable to…more

Biden Administration, Case Consolidation, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Mandates

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D. Earl Baggett

Prepare for Consular Delays: Visa Interview Waiver Requirements Are Further Restricted

The U.S. Department of State has revised its Visa Interview Waiver (commonly referred to as “dropbox”) Program criteria, narrowing eligibility for certain visa applicants. Now, visa applicants seeking renewal under the Interview…more

Consulate, Employment Policies, Foreign Nationals, H-1B, Immigration Procedures

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James Bailey

New COVID-19 Requirements and Possible Penalties for Nursing Homes

On Sunday, April 19, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will be issuing a new rule on COVID-19 reporting requirements with possible penalties for nursing homes that fail to comply. 42 CFR…more

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Health Care Providers, Long Term Care Facilities

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Jeremy Ball

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - SECURE 2.0: Leveraging Opportunities Employees Want Most

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Beryl Ball, principal financial advisor at CAPTRUST, who shares her insight on leveraging some of the more popular and beneficial offerings…more

Compensation & Benefits, Employee Benefits, Financial Adviser, Retirement Plan, SECURE Act

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Preston Ball

Salary Thresholds Reset for Overtime Exemptions

On November 15, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, set aside and vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 Rule increasing the minimum salary threshold for employees under the Fair…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Department of Labor (DOL), Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Federal Labor Laws

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Veronica Barkley

Treasury Department Leverages PPP Forgiveness to Require Employers to Disclose Job Offer Rejections to State Unemployment Agencies

As uncertainty surrounding loan forgiveness under the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) continues to loom over the heads of small business owners throughout the nation, the Department of the Treasury issued an…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Interim Final Rules (IFR), Job Offers, Loan Forgiveness, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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Wyatt Beazley, IV

OIG Targets Integrated Hospital Systems With Recommended Changes to Medicare’s 3-Day DRG Payment Window

On February 19, 2014, the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“OIG”) released a report recommending two changes in the Medicare Diagnosis Related Group (“DRG”) payments…more

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Healthcare, Hospitals, Medicare, OIG

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Kevin Bender

Newly Released Final Regulations on Partnership Basis-Shifting Transactions

On January 10, 2025, the United States Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") released final regulations (the "Final Regulations") under section 6011 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), that identify…more

Final Rules, Income Taxes, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS, Partnerships

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William Benos

A Ray of Hope for L-2 and H-4 Spouses: Settlement Will Lead to Automatic Extensions and Employment Authorization Incident to Status for Certain Nonimmigrants

Because of persistent delays by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the processing of applications for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), a group of aggrieved noncitizen plaintiffs filed a class action…more

Class Action, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), Foreign Nationals, Form I-9

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Thomas Bergert

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Artificial Intelligence Patents & Emerging Regulatory Laws

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Tom Bergert and Clint Brannon discuss considerations for AI patent applicants and investors in light of emerging AI state and federal regulatory laws…more

Artificial Intelligence, Computer-Related Inventions, Innovative Technology, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Applications

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Gregory Bishop

[Webinar] M&A Series: Open Up: The Unique Aspects of Dental Practice Transactions - November 15th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET

Even with the potential of a recession looming, private equity investment in the dental sector continues to soar. We are seeing a significant amount of transactions in this space, which often positions experienced buyers against…more

Buyers, Dental Practice, Dentists, Investors, Private Equity

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Jonathan Bliley

[Webinar] M&A Series: The Latest Trends in Middle-Market M&A - April 16th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

Please join Williams Mullen attorneys Jon Bliley and Rakesh Parikh as they discuss the latest trends in middle-market M&A, touching on several topics, including rep & warranty insurance and indemnification…more

Acquisition Agreements, Acquisitions, Buyers, Indemnification, Merger Agreements

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Wyatt Booth

Summary of SBA Loan Programs under the CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) makes important changes to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Impact Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and creates the Paycheck Protection Program…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Financial Stimulus, Relief Measures

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Mehanna Borostyan

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - Rule 506 Offerings

On this episode of Raising Capital 101, Tom Voekler is joined by colleagues Mehanna Borostyan and John Watson to dig deeper into Rule 506 offerings under Regulation D and survey the differences between Rule 506(b) and Rule…more

Capital Formation, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation D, Rule 506 Offerings

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George Bowles

[Event] 15th Annual Fiduciary Focus - February 23rd, Richmond, VA

Join us for our 15th Annual Fiduciary Focus! Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Topics Include: - Recent Developments in Wealth Planning - Using Trustee Investment Statements - Strategies to Avoid Fiduciary…more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Fiduciary, Financial Planning, Investment Management

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J.P. McGuire Boyd Jr.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Elder Financial Abuse and the UCC

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia recently affirmed a basic principle of deposit banking, which is that in the absence of an express agreement, a depository bank owes no duty to second-guess…more

Banks, Deposit Accounts, Depository Institutions, Elder Abuse, Financial Abuse

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Susan Brancaccio

Environmental Notes - April 2025

Under the Clean Air Act, sources frequently must undergo “New Source Review” (NSR) permitting, which is a pre-construction permitting program. NSR establishes requirements for new or modified sources prior to initiating…more

Air Pollution, Air Quality Standards, City and County of San Francisco v Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act

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Clinton Brannon

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Leverage Your IP - Residual Goodwill in Trademarks

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Clinton Brannon and Janet Cho discuss residual goodwill in trademarks, including what it comprises and how it may be asserted…more

Intellectual Property Protection, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Ownership, Trademark Registration, Trademarks

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Tanner Brantley

D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Vacates the Confidential Business Rule under TSCA

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a portion of the Confidential Business Information rule (CBI) in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulations as the panel of judges found it unlawfully allows for the unwanted…more

Appeals, Confidential Business Information (CBI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Intellectual Property Protection, Regulatory Requirements

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Gabrielle Brill

Four Revamped Tax Incentives with Real (Estate) Implications

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) will disburse approximately $370 billion to spur private sector building decarbonization. As it relates to commercial real estate, there are at least four (4) key tax incentives to…more

Climate Change, Commercial Buildings, Energy Tax Incentives, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Investment Tax Credits

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Carrick Brooke-Davidson

Exceptional Events Part of North Carolina Particulate Air Quality Attainment Designation

Effective May 2024, EPA tightened the annual health-based National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from 12.0 µg/m3 to 9.0 µg/m3. This change was made after a review of the available…more

Air Pollution, Air Quality Standards, Clean Air Act, Department of Environmental Management, Environmental Policies

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Turner Broughton

Class Action Trends in Virginia: Employment Background Reports

Forty percent of the consumer class actions filed in Virginia in 2014 alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) relate to background reports for employment purposes. With one exception, all of the cases are…more

Background Checks, Class Action, Consumer Reports, Credit Reporting Agencies, Employer Liability Issues

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Miles Bruder

Supreme Court Upholds North Carolina’s Blue Pencil Doctrine Impacting Non-Competes

On March 18, 2016, the North Carolina Supreme Court reasserted the state’s strict blue pencil doctrine by reversing the Court of Appeals in Beverage Systems of the Carolinas, LLC v. Associated Beverage Repair, LLC, et al. (No…more

Blue Pencil Contract Modification, NC Supreme Court, Non-Compete Agreements, Restrictive Covenants, Reversal

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Virginia Bruner

As Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up, Employers are Advised to Prepare Themselves

As was forecast, the Trump Administration is ramping up immigration enforcement actions. Workplaces need to prepare for how to respond to USCIS Form I-9 audits or visits from federal law enforcement agents seeking to crack down…more

Department of Justice (DOJ), Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Enforcement Priorities, Form I-9

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Jamie Watkins Bruno

Estop, Subordinate and Listen: Understanding the Role of SNDAs and Tenant Estoppel Certificates in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

For those of us that practice in the world of commercial real estate financing transactions, the fact pattern is a tale as old as time: the Bank is making a term loan secured by real estate largely based on leases on the…more

Assignment of Rents (AOR), Commercial Loans, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Contracts, Commercial Tenants

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W. Alexander Burnett

New Amendments to Virginia’s “Prompt Payment” Law take effect July 1, 2023

In 2022, the General Assembly enacted significant changes to Virginia Code §§ 2.2-4347, 2.2-4354 and 11-4.6 that mandated prompt payment by owners, contractors and subcontractors on public and private construction projects and…more

Amended Legislation, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Contractors, Effective Date

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James Burns

Federal Trade Commission Targets Private Equity in Healthcare for Antitrust Enforcement

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an action on September 21, 2023, against U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. (USAP) and private equity group Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), alleging that a series of…more

Acquisitions, Antitrust Provisions, Biden Administration, Corporate Practice of Medicine, Enforcement Actions

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David Burton

[Webinar] What’s on the Horizon in Employment Law? - March 27th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EDT

Join us for a Virginia legislative update on employment laws and various employment law initiatives of the Trump Administration, presented by Williams Mullen and the Hampton Roads Alliance…more

Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Policies, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), General Assembly, Hiring & Firing

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Wes Camden

USDOJ Announces $5.6 Billion in False Claims Act Recoveries: What the Increased Emphasis on FCA Cases Means for Your Business

In a press release issued on February 1, 2022, the Department of Justice announced that its fiscal year 2021 recoveries on False Claims Act settlements and judgments totaled over $5.6 billion. This number represents the highest…more

DOJ Strike Force, Enforcement Actions, False Claims Act (FCA), Fraudulent Procurement, Health Care Providers

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Allison Carlon

Annual Employee Benefits Compliance Checklists: Plan Administrators of Governmental and Church Plans

Administrators of governmental plans and church plans that are not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) should review the following actions to be taken before the end of 2024 and address what to…more

403(b) Plans, Affordable Care Act, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Cafeteria Plans, Churches

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Patrick Carr

Newly Released Final Regulations on Partnership Basis-Shifting Transactions

On January 10, 2025, the United States Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") released final regulations (the "Final Regulations") under section 6011 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), that identify…more

Final Rules, Income Taxes, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS, Partnerships

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Elizabeth Chapman

Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits: a Legislative Update

The Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (“HRTC”) Program (Virginia Code § 58.1-339.2) has been a significant factor in the preservation of historic properties and the revitalization of urban centers across the…more

Governor McAuliffe, Historic Preservation, Historical Rehabilitation, Proposed Legislation, State Budgets

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Matthew Cheek

[Webinar] M&A Series: LIBOR Y2K: Implications of the End of LIBOR on your Transactions and Rates - February 21st, 11:00 am - 11:30 am ET

...join us for the next installment of our M&A Webinar Series, in which Matt Cheek, the chair of our Banking & Finance practice, will provide attendees with a high level overview of the history of the LIBOR floating rate, the…more

Banking Sector, Financial Services Industry, Floating Interest Rates, Interest Rates, Libor

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Janet Cho, CIPP/US

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Leverage Your IP - Residual Goodwill in Trademarks

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Clinton Brannon and Janet Cho discuss residual goodwill in trademarks, including what it comprises and how it may be asserted…more

Intellectual Property Protection, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Ownership, Trademark Registration, Trademarks

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Matthew Cobb

General Assembly “Hot Topic” Bills as of the End of the 2025 Virginia Legislative Session

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

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), General Assembly, Proposed Legislation, State and Local Government, State Budgets

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Jenny Connors

[Event] 2024 Fall Tax Forum - November 20th, Richmond, VA

Join Williams Mullen attorneys for our Fall Tax Forum on Wednesday, November 20th, where our speakers will present on certain federal income tax issues with respect to real property transactions including 1031 exchanges, drop…more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Federal Taxes, Income Taxes, IRS

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Robert Cox

Material Price Escalation: Workable Compromises Versus Traditional Allocation of Risk Expectations

Rapid material price escalation is a costly reality of today’s construction industry. How long this escalation will be a reality is anyone’s guess. In the meantime, there are workable solutions; but those pressing for solutions…more

Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Contract Terms, Force Majeure Clause

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Richard Cunningham Jr.

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - What is a Public Offering?

On this episode of Raising Capital 101, Tom Voekler is joined by colleagues Kathy Lawrence and Chip Cunningham to discuss what an initial public offering or IPO is, the benefit of doing an IPO, and some of the important issues…more

Capital Formation, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Corporate Financing, Initial Public Offering (IPO)

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Alyssa Carducci Dangler

[Webinar] Renewable Energy Series: Site Control Issues and Real Estate Diligence for Renewable Energy Projects - June 6th, 11:00 am - 11:35 am ET

Developing successful renewable energy projects begin with selecting the right project site. Securing site control using well drafted real estate contracts and conducting thorough real estate diligence can help identify…more

Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiations, Due Diligence, Easements, Energy Projects

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Amos Dawson, III

Virginia Environmental Regulatory Developments (February 2014)

A. Fast Track Regulations - 1. 9VAC5-10. General Definitions (Rev. D13) (amending 9VAC5-10-20). Statutory Authority: § 10.1-1308 of the Code of Virginia; federal Clean Air Act (§§ 110, 111, 123, 129, 171, 172, and…more

Environmental Policies

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Philip Delano, CPA

Annual Employee Benefits Compliance Checklists: Plan Administrators of Governmental and Church Plans

Administrators of governmental plans and church plans that are not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) should review the following actions to be taken before the end of 2024 and address what to…more

403(b) Plans, Affordable Care Act, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Cafeteria Plans, Churches

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Anna Derewenda

Newly Released Final Regulations on Partnership Basis-Shifting Transactions

On January 10, 2025, the United States Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") released final regulations (the "Final Regulations") under section 6011 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), that identify…more

Final Rules, Income Taxes, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS, Partnerships

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Robert Dewar

Williams Mullen Mezzanine Lending Video Series - Episode 5

In the fifth episode of the Williams Mullen's Mezzanine Lending Video Series, corporate attorneys Bob Dewar and Randal Greene discuss the primary challenges of mezzanine loans for lenders…more

Loans, Mezzanine Lenders

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Brydon DeWitt

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - Navigating Fiduciary Responsibilities in a Tide-Turning ESG Era

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Ken Barnes, vice president of investment consulting at SageView Advisory Group, who discusses the recent federal ruling against American…more

Benefit Plan Sponsors, Corporate Governance, Employee Benefits, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Fiduciary Duty

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Anne Domozick

[Webinar] M&A Webinar Series: Unique Deal Issues - February 11th, 11:00 am ET

Join Partners Anne Domozick and Forbes Thompson to gain insights on the lessons learned when negotiating deals in special situations, and the solutions you can invoke should you find yourself in the same boat. Anne and Forbes…more

Acquisitions, Board of Directors, Contract Negotiations, Indemnification Clauses, Merger Agreements

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Allison Domson

Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits - Legislative Update

The Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HRTC) program (see Virginia Code § 58.1-339.2) has played a significant role in stimulating Virginia’s economy and preserving thousands of historic properties throughout the…more

Economic Development, Historic Preservation, Historical Landmarks, Historical Rehabilitation, Job Creation

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Amber Duncan

[Webinar] M&A Series: Social Media Due Diligence - How to Better Assess Regulatory Compliance Before You Buy the Company - October 29th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

Please join Williams Mullen attorneys Amber Duncan and Max So as they discuss better assessing social media and other regulatory compliance during the due diligence process…more

Acquisition Agreements, Acquisitions, Advertising, Buyers, Due Diligence

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Daniel Durst

[Event] 15th Annual Fiduciary Focus - February 23rd, Richmond, VA

Join us for our 15th Annual Fiduciary Focus! Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Topics Include: - Recent Developments in Wealth Planning - Using Trustee Investment Statements - Strategies to Avoid Fiduciary…more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Fiduciary, Financial Planning, Investment Management

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John Faber Jr.

Mergers and Acquisitions with PPP or EIDL Borrowers: Considerations for Buyers, Sellers, and Lenders

By now, most small business owners and their lenders are acutely aware of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), enacted to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals and…more

Acquisitions, CARES Act, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Federal Loans, Mergers

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Aaron Fadden

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - IP and M&A Transactions

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Rakesh Parikh, Aaron Fadden and Janet Cho provide their insights into some of the nuances of corporate transactions involving intellectual property. Transactions that involve…more

Copyright, Corporate Sales Transactions, Domain Names, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property Protection

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Stefanie Felitto

Patient Privacy Breach...All in a Day’s Work?

It is a health care provider’s nightmare – despite extensive HIPAA training and best efforts to hire the right people, one of your staff members has gone rogue with a patient’s information. Whether a receptionist loudly comments…more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Health Care Providers, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Healthcare Facilities

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Elizabeth Scott Fralin

Court Strikes Down Portions of Rule Implementing Independent Dispute Resolution Process Under the Federal No Surprises Act

The newly enacted federal No Surprises Act (NSA), intended to protect consumers from surprise balance billing, continues to be the subject of considerable controversy. On February 23, 2022, a U.S. District Court in Texas decided…more

Arbitration, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Disclosure Requirements, Dispute Resolution, Employer Group Health Plans

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Lauren Fussell

When Keeping It Real (Housewives) Goes Wrong: Lessons from the Jen Shah Prosecution

On March 30, 2021, the reality television world was rocked by news that Jen Shah, the tempestuous breakout star of the first season of Bravo’s newest hit, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC), was arrested on charges…more

Celebrities, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Prosecution, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FBI

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Cassidy Galindo

Chevron Overruled - The Widespread Impact Might Just Surprise You

The Supreme Court overruled the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine of judicial deference given to administrative agency actions in an opinion released last week. On June 28, 2024, the court held that federal courts no longer must…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Chevron Deference, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government Agencies, Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo

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J. Conrad Garcia

Newly Released Final Regulations on Partnership Basis-Shifting Transactions

On January 10, 2025, the United States Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") released final regulations (the "Final Regulations") under section 6011 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), that identify…more

Final Rules, Income Taxes, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS, Partnerships

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Dylan Gillis

2025 Virginia General Assembly Summary of Energy & Data Center Bills

After a very busy six weeks, the 2025 Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die on February 22, 2025. This was the 406th Session of the Virginia General Assembly and was considered a “short session”…more

Clean Energy, Data Centers, Energy Policy, Energy Sector, Energy Storage

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Philip Goodpasture

[Webinar] 2020 M&A Year in Review: Lessons Learned - December 15th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EST

In just about every way, the world turned upside down in 2020. Deals were no exception. Whether it was incorporating a PPP payoff or forgiveness into deal terms, drafting MAE, interim operating covenants and working capital…more

Acquisitions, Business Interruption, Business Operations, Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiations

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Alexander Gormley

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - Multiemployer Plans

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Zan Gormley, a partner in Williams Mullen’s Litigation Section, for a discussion about multiemployer plans. They address what they are, how…more

Benefit Plan Sponsors, Employee Benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Multiemployer Plan, Retirement Plan

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Randal Greene Jr.

Williams Mullen Mezzanine Lending Video Series - Episode 5

In the fifth episode of the Williams Mullen's Mezzanine Lending Video Series, corporate attorneys Bob Dewar and Randal Greene discuss the primary challenges of mezzanine loans for lenders…more

Loans, Mezzanine Lenders

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Kasey Hall

Prepare for Consular Delays: Visa Interview Waiver Requirements Are Further Restricted

The U.S. Department of State has revised its Visa Interview Waiver (commonly referred to as “dropbox”) Program criteria, narrowing eligibility for certain visa applicants. Now, visa applicants seeking renewal under the Interview…more

Consulate, Employment Policies, Foreign Nationals, H-1B, Immigration Procedures

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William Halliday

[Webinar] M&A Series: The Proxy Solicitation Process in Public Company M&A - June 20th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

Please join Williams Mullen partners Larry Parker and Will Halliday as they discuss the proxy solicitation process in public company M&A. Companies with a class of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of…more

Acquisitions, Mergers, Proxy Solicitations, Publicly-Traded Companies, Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Patrick Hanes

[Webinar] 2024 North Carolina CLE Institute - February 9th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ET

Join us for the 2024 North Carolina CLE Institute, Hosted by Williams Mullen, a virtual legal education program designed to provide timely legal guidance and help you to secure your CLE credits…more

Artificial Intelligence, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Continuing Legal Education

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Edmund Harllee

CFPB Issues Proposed Rules Regulating Payday, Vehicle Title and Other Loans, as Permitted by Dodd-Frank

On Friday, July 22, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “Bureau”) published proposed rules and a request for public comment in the Federal Register to establish a new consumer regulation, 12 CFR 1041, which would…more

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Payday Loans, Proposed Regulation, Public Comment, Title Loans

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Andrea Harlow

The Williams Mullen Financial Services & Real Estate Quarterly Newsletter

Goodbye LIBOR - Hello Operational Headache! A sea of change is on the horizon for benchmark interest rates as financial regulators respond to the need to replace the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR has lost the…more

ALTA, Bankruptcy Code, Benchmarks, Consumer Bankruptcy, Interest Rates

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Joy Heath

2025 North Carolina Health Care - Several Exciting Opportunities

North Carolina’s Healthcare Planning Section has now forwarded the 2025 State Medical Facilities Plan (the “2025 SMFP”) to Governor Roy Cooper for his review and signature. If signed as proposed, the 2025 SMFP will include…more

Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Certificate of Need, Governor Cooper, Health Care Providers

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Beth Hungate-Noland

[Event] Winter Tax Forum 2024 - January 31st, Richmond, VA

Join Williams Mullen partners for our in-person Winter Tax Forum on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Our speakers, Farhad Aghdami, Jenny Connors, Conrad Garcia and Beth Hungate-Noland will present on partnership aggregators and…more

Business Taxes, Continuing Legal Education, Events, Income Taxes, International Tax Issues

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Thomas James

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - What are the Different Ways Securities Can Be Offered and Sold? (Part 1)

On this episode of Raising Capital 101, Tom Voekler is joined by colleague Rhys James in this two-part series to discuss the different ways securities can be offered and sold, as well as direct to investor programs and crowd…more

Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Funding, Investment, Investors

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Charles James Jr.

2023 Virginia Election Report

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

Election Results, Political Candidates, Political Parties, State and Local Government, State Elections

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Harold Johnson

Title IX Risk and Legal

Title IX, enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Its primary…more

Biden Administration, Constitutional Challenges, Department of Education, Equal Protection, First Amendment

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Kelly Johnson

General Assembly “Hot Topic” Bills as of the End of the 2025 Virginia Legislative Session

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

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), General Assembly, Proposed Legislation, State and Local Government, State Budgets

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Thomas Johnson Jr.

Rule No. 1 When Facing a Zoning Violation in N.C.

On February 19, 2019, the North Carolina Court of Appeals, in an unpublished decision, held that “When a landowner fails timely to appeal a notice of zoning ordinance violation to a local board of adjustment as provided in the…more

Appeals, Local Ordinance, Property Owners, Statutory Violations, Subject Matter Jurisdiction

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Meagan Kalantar

Corporate Transparency Act: Northern District of Alabama Issues Declaratory Judgment Finding that Corporate Transparency Act is Unconstitutional

On March 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Northeastern Division granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, finding that the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), which…more

Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Constitutional Challenges, Corporate Transparency Act, Declaratory Judgments

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M. Keith Kapp

North Carolina ABC Commission Conducting ABC Rules Review

The North Carolina ABC Commission held its regular meeting on July 10, 2024, which included the agenda item “Mandatory Rules Review Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §150B-21.3A – Initial Determination of 14B NCAC 15A.”…more

Administrative Review, Alcohol Beverage Control, Comment Period, Wine & Alcohol

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Stephanie Karn

Title IX Risk and Legal

Title IX, enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Its primary…more

Biden Administration, Constitutional Challenges, Department of Education, Equal Protection, First Amendment

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Ryan Kenrick

[Webinar] Leasing Up Summer 2020: What We've Learned and How to Move Forward - June 30th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am ET

The 2020 Business Solutions Series. Join us for a webinar on leasing considerations for developers, landlords, and business owners. Topics include: - What the market looks like right now. - What can landlords do right now…more

Contract Termination, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Land Developers, Landlords, Lease Term

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Jessica King

Environmental Notes - January 2025

EPA late last year finalized rules banning use of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the United States and certain consumer uses of perchloroethylene (PCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Both chlorinated chemical…more

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Final Rules, Hazardous Substances, Manufacturers, Public Health

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Yiorgos Koliopoulos

Appellate Court Rules that NCAA Athletes May Qualify as Employees Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

On July 11, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (with appellate jurisdiction over federal courts in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania) issued a decision in Johnson v. National Collegiate Athletic…more

Alston v NCAA, College Athletes, Colleges, Compensation, Employee Definition

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Otto Konrad

[Webinar] M&A Series: Unique Considerations in Petroleum & Commercial Fuel Transactions - September 19th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET

It has been an active time for transactions in the Petroleum and Commercial Fuel industries as long-standing family concerns cash out and institutional buyers look to drive shareholder value. These deals can be fraught with…more

Acquisitions, Exit Strategies, Family Businesses, Mergers, Oil & Gas

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Nathan Kottkamp

Will 50 Enforcement Actions Be Sufficiently “Loud and Clear” that HIPAA’s Right of Access Must Be Honored?

Because of pervasive misunderstanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), providers all too frequently create impermissible barriers to patient access to medical records. In many cases, such…more

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Enforcement Actions, Health Care Providers, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Medical Records

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Maggie Krantz

Williams Mullen On Call - November 2017

Welcome to the third edition of Williams Mullen On Call. In this edition, we are pleased to provide two very timely interviews. The first interview is with Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of…more

Administrative Appeals, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), False Claims Act (FCA), Health Care Providers, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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William Kuriger

Clean Water Act: The End of “End-Result” Permitting

The Supreme Court of the United States’ recent Clean Water Act decision in City of San Francisco v. EPA has sent shockwaves through the environmental community by prohibiting EPA and state agencies’ common practice of including…more

City and County of San Francisco v Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Water Act, Environmental Litigation, Legal History, NPDES

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Gilbert Laite, III

Industrial Owners Seeking Fair Tax Treatment Should Differentiate Personal Property From Real Estate Values

North Carolina taxes both real estate and personal property, but differing valuation schedules and processes for the two types can lead to confusion and inflated tax bills for industrial property owners. Understanding how…more

Administrative Procedure, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, County Assessors, Fair Market Value

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Kathy Lawrence

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - What is a Public Offering?

On this episode of Raising Capital 101, Tom Voekler is joined by colleagues Kathy Lawrence and Chip Cunningham to discuss what an initial public offering or IPO is, the benefit of doing an IPO, and some of the important issues…more

Capital Formation, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Corporate Financing, Initial Public Offering (IPO)

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Robert Charles Lawson

[Webinar] 2024 North Carolina CLE Institute - February 9th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ET

Join us for the 2024 North Carolina CLE Institute, Hosted by Williams Mullen, a virtual legal education program designed to provide timely legal guidance and help you to secure your CLE credits…more

Artificial Intelligence, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Continuing Legal Education

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David Lay

[Webinar] M&A Series: Pre-Exit Housekeeping for Emerging Companies - March 20th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

Please join Williams Mullen attorneys David Lay and Cathy Zhang as they discuss common M&A diligence issues that emerging companies should review before pursuing an exit…more

Acquisitions, Capitalization, Documentation, Due Diligence, Employees

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Gary LeClair

[Webinar] Been There, Done That: How Startups Can Succeed with Experienced Legal Advisors - October 28th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

Williams Mullen is partnering with Startup Virginia, a nonprofit organization that helps entrepreneurs of high-growth startups reach their full potential, for a program that showcases the value gained by engaging experienced…more

Business Advice, Business Development, Early Stage Companies, Emerging Growth Companies, Entrepreneurs

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Lee Lester

Yahoo! Settlement Affirms SEC's Focus on Cybersecurity Disclosures

In late April 2018, the SEC and Altaba (formerly known as Yahoo!) agreed to a $35 million penalty to settle charges that Yahoo! misled investors by failing to disclose to investors its December 2014 data breach in which hackers…more

Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Disclosure Requirements, Failure To Disclose, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Jennifer Ligon

Upcoming Deadline to Comply with Amended Hospital Licensure Regulations

Virginia hospitals have until November 14, 2018, to comply with upcoming changes to Virginia’s hospital licensure regulations. The regulatory amendments are required by legislation approved during the 2018 General Assembly…more

Amended Regulation, Emergency Rooms, Filing Deadlines, General Assembly, Hospitals

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T. Preston Lloyd Jr.

The Virginia Supreme Court has made it easier for neighbors to challenge land use approvals - here’s why it matters.

The concept of legal standing made headlines in high-profile U.S. Supreme Court cases this summer; but it is just as critical for cases in Virginia state courts. In the land use and real estate development context, the Supreme…more

Air Pollution, Commercial Property Owners, Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment, Excessive Noise, Historical Landmarks

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Michael Lord

[Webinar] 2024 North Carolina CLE Institute - February 9th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ET

Join us for the 2024 North Carolina CLE Institute, Hosted by Williams Mullen, a virtual legal education program designed to provide timely legal guidance and help you to secure your CLE credits…more

Artificial Intelligence, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Continuing Legal Education

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Michael Maloney

The Benefits of Commercial Item Contracting

Commercial Item Contracting is intended to benefit both the government and contractors, but those benefits can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Reminding the parties why Commercial Item Contracting was implemented can help…more

Commercial Contracts, Commercial Item Determinations, Compliance, Contract Terms, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

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Channing Martin

DOJ Implements Corporate Self-Disclosure Policy for Criminal Misconduct

A new voluntary self-disclosure policy issued by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) provides incentives for companies that voluntarily report criminal misconduct by their employees or agents…more

Clawbacks, Compliance, Cooperation, Corporate Misconduct, Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Jamie Baskerville Martin

[Webinar] M&A Series: Open Up: The Unique Aspects of Dental Practice Transactions - November 15th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET

Even with the potential of a recession looming, private equity investment in the dental sector continues to soar. We are seeing a significant amount of transactions in this space, which often positions experienced buyers against…more

Buyers, Dental Practice, Dentists, Investors, Private Equity

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Arnie Mason

Small Businesses, Big Opportunities – Recent SBA Expansion of the Mentor-Protégé Program

Effective August 24, 2016, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) will fulfill the mandates of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (“NDAA 2013”), which…more

Entrepreneurs, Federal Contractors, HUBZone, JOBS Act, Joint Venture

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Nona Massengill

Annual Employee Benefits Compliance Checklists: Plan Administrators of Governmental and Church Plans

Administrators of governmental plans and church plans that are not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) should review the following actions to be taken before the end of 2024 and address what to…more

403(b) Plans, Affordable Care Act, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Cafeteria Plans, Churches

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Kayla Masteller

Title Endorsement Basics - November 2024

Title insurance is issued using standardized forms of policies and endorsements. The most commonly used forms for commercial properties are those promulgated by the American Land Title Association (ALTA), a nationwide title…more

ALTA, Closing Documents, Commercial Property Owners, Condominiums, Easements

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Andrew Mathews

Williams Mullen Construction Industry Newsletter - Winter/Spring 2015

In this Issue: - Welcome - Williams Mullen Announces Coastal Flooding Practice - Federal Government Contracts - New Challenges - Green Certification - Bankruptcy and Virginia Mechanic’s…more

Coastal Real Estate, Commercial Bankruptcy, Construction Industry, Federal Contractors, Flood Zones

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Rick Matthews

Patent Litigation Update 2024

While the number of filed patent cases is down, it is still the most prevalent type of IP claim. In 2023, there were 3,111 patent cases filed, following a downward trend since 2021, with the Western District of Texas still the…more

Design Patent, Intellectual Property Protection, Obviousness, Patent Litigation, Patent Trial and Appeal Board

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Christopher McDonald

[Webinar] Energy Series: Virginia Energy Legislative Update - March 28th, 11:00 am - 11:35 am EDT

Join us Friday, March 28 from 11:00 – 11:35 am EST for our annual Virginia Energy Legislative Update webinar. We will cover several important pieces of energy legislation that were passed during the fast-paced 2025 General…more

Department of Energy (DOE), Electricity, Energy Costs, Energy Policy, Energy Projects

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Jennifer McLain McLemore

What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Is It Time to Find a New Supplier?

In our What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress video series, we describe how to identify your critical suppliers that might be in jeopardy, provide suggestions on how you can help them, and share how you can protect your…more

Business Interruption, Distributors, Financial Distress, Manufacturers, Suppliers

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John Mercer

Game Place Decision Legislation Signed

On February 13, 2019, the Governor signed into law House Bill 2287. This legislation negates the potential adverse consequences of the Virginia Supreme Court’s May 2018 decision in The Game Place, L.L.C. v. Fredericksburg 35,…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Deeds, Landlords, Leases

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Scott Miller

Understanding Real Estate Tax Assessment Procedures

If the locality where your company’s real property is situated went through a revaluation of real property for tax purposes effective as of January 1, 2014, your company should soon be receiving a notice of assessment. You may…more

Property Tax, Real Estate Market, Tax Assessment

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Jennifer Morgan

North Carolina ABC Commission Conducting ABC Rules Review

The North Carolina ABC Commission held its regular meeting on July 10, 2024, which included the agenda item “Mandatory Rules Review Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §150B-21.3A – Initial Determination of 14B NCAC 15A.”…more

Administrative Review, Alcohol Beverage Control, Comment Period, Wine & Alcohol

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Michael Mueller

Williams Mullen's Comeback Plan: Part IV - How Banks Think About Loan Defaults: Lessons for Borrowers in Troubled Times

In the final installment of our video series aimed at helping borrowers in uncertain times, Matt Cheek, chair of Williams Mullen’s Financial Services Industry Group, and Mike Mueller, chair of our Restructuring, Bankruptcy and…more

Banking Sector, Banks, Borrowers, Commercial Bankruptcy, Commercial Loans

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Craig Mytelka

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Understanding and Economizing NFTs and Creative Content

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett and Craig Mytelka discuss non-fungible tokens (NFTs), how they may be used, and the intellectual property issues that come up with their exploitation…more

Intellectual Property Protection, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

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Tom Narvaez

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Gavels & Gowns - Enforcement on Campus: The Impact of New Immigration Priorities on Academia

In this episode of Gavels & Gowns, an Education Law Podcast, host Micah Schwartz speaks with Tom Narvaez, an immigration attorney in our Labor, Employment & Immigration Section, to discuss how universities, colleges, and schools…more

Colleges, Employer Liability Issues, Enforcement Actions, Foreign Students, Form I-9

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Bradley Nowak

[Webinar] Energy Series: Virginia Energy Legislative Update - March 28th, 11:00 am - 11:35 am EDT

Join us Friday, March 28 from 11:00 – 11:35 am EST for our annual Virginia Energy Legislative Update webinar. We will cover several important pieces of energy legislation that were passed during the fast-paced 2025 General…more

Department of Energy (DOE), Electricity, Energy Costs, Energy Policy, Energy Projects

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Brendan O'Toole

State Attorneys General Served “home cooking” by the Supreme Court of the United States

On January 14, 2014, in Mississippi v. AU Optronics Corp., the Supreme Court held that a parens patriae action (one brought by the state on behalf of its injured citizens) does not constitute a ‘mass action’ and cannot be…more

Attorney General, CAFA, Class Action, Parens Patriae, Removal

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W. Benjamin Pace

[Webinar] 13th Annual Fiduciary Focus - February 25th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Join the Williams Mullen Private Client and Fiduciary Services team for our annual Fiduciary Focus event. This year’s agenda is packed with insights on recent developments affecting fiduciaries – including tax law updates (and…more

Art, Asset Management, Charitable Trusts, Continuing Legal Education, Cryptocurrency

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Grady Palmer

[Webinar] Land Use and Permitting Utility Scale Solar Projects in Virginia - April 30th, 11:00am ET

As the number of solar projects has increased in Virginia, developers are confronting a more challenging environment in securing land use and zoning approval for their utility scale solar projects. Join Williams Mullen for our…more

Decommissioned Facilities, Energy Projects, Land Use Restrictions, Land-Use Permits, Operational Permits

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Rakesh Parikh

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - IP and M&A Transactions

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Rakesh Parikh, Aaron Fadden and Janet Cho provide their insights into some of the nuances of corporate transactions involving intellectual property. Transactions that involve…more

Copyright, Corporate Sales Transactions, Domain Names, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property Protection

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John Paris Jr.

[Webinar] Ideas for Businesses to Navigate Economic Uncertainty - October 25th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

...join us for Ideas for Businesses to Navigate Economic Uncertainty, a webinar comprised of brief - only 15 minutes each! - presentations tailored to meet the needs of senior executives and leaders of in-house legal…more

Business Litigation, Capital Raising, Economic Downturn, Employee Incentive Plans, Employee Retention

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Laurence Parker Jr.

Corporate Transparency Act Update: All Domestic Reporting Companies and U.S. Citizens Exempt from CTA

In a release dated March 21, 2025, FinCEN announced an Interim Final Rule that significantly narrows the scope of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). The Interim Final Rule goes into effect immediately when published in…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN

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Amish Patel

Williams Mullen's Comeback Plan: North Carolina’s COVID-19 Job Retention Program

Corporate attorney Amish Patel summarizes N.C. House Bill 1023, which created the COVID-19 Job Retention Program and provides a high-level overview of major economic development incentives in North Carolina…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Economic Development, Employee Retention, Hiring & Firing, Incentives

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Christine Nguyen Piersall

[Event] 16th Annual Fiduciary Focus - February 28th, Richmond, VA

Join us for our 16th Annual Fiduciary Focus where we will cover recent developments in wealth planning among other timely topics. Breakfast and lunch will be provided…more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Fiduciary, Financial Planning, Investment Management

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Caitlin Poe

[Webinar] 2024 North Carolina CLE Institute - February 9th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ET

Join us for the 2024 North Carolina CLE Institute, Hosted by Williams Mullen, a virtual legal education program designed to provide timely legal guidance and help you to secure your CLE credits…more

Artificial Intelligence, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Continuing Legal Education

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Henry Pollard, V

EPA Adds Seven PFAS Chemical Compounds to the Toxic Release Inventory

In a final rule published on May 17, 2024, and to become effective June 17, 2024, EPA has added seven per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of chemicals subject to toxic chemical release reporting under the…more

Emergency Management Plans, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EPCRA, Final Rules, Hazardous Substances

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Kevin Pomfret

California Attorney General Targets Location Data Industry

On March 10, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an investigative sweep targeting the location data industry for potential non-compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”)…more

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Consent, Consumer Privacy Rights, Data Brokers, Data Privacy

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Amy Pruett

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Update – Recent Lawsuits

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett and Edward White discuss the status of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policies, current challenges and recommendations for enforcement…more

Intellectual Property Protection, Name and Likeness, NCAA, Student Athletes

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Nicole Lawter

General Assembly “Hot Topic” Bills as of the End of the 2025 Virginia Legislative Session

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

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), General Assembly, Proposed Legislation, State and Local Government, State Budgets

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Marc Purintun

Annual Employee Benefits Compliance Checklists: Plan Administrators of Governmental and Church Plans

Administrators of governmental plans and church plans that are not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) should review the following actions to be taken before the end of 2024 and address what to…more

403(b) Plans, Affordable Care Act, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Cafeteria Plans, Churches

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Courtney Reigel

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Artificial Intelligence: Impact on Creators, Writers, & Artists

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett and Courtney Reigel focus on recent cases and related guidance regarding the use of training datasets for AI models and how the process is impacting creators, writers,…more

Artificial Intelligence, Authorship, Copyright, Innovative Technology, Intellectual Property Protection

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Cartwright Reilly

Virginia’s Tourism Development Financing Program Gains Steam Around the State

The unique financing alternative afforded to tourism project developers under Virginia Code Section 58.1-3851.1 creates exciting opportunities for growth in tourism and resort areas throughout the state. The expected development…more

Economic Development, Hospitality Industry, Project Finance, Public Financing, Real Estate Development

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Robert Riley

[Webinar] Renewable Energy Series: Site Control Issues and Real Estate Diligence for Renewable Energy Projects - June 6th, 11:00 am - 11:35 am ET

Developing successful renewable energy projects begin with selecting the right project site. Securing site control using well drafted real estate contracts and conducting thorough real estate diligence can help identify…more

Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiations, Due Diligence, Easements, Energy Projects

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Stephen Romine

[Webinar] Land Use and Permitting Utility Scale Solar Projects in Virginia - April 30th, 11:00am ET

As the number of solar projects has increased in Virginia, developers are confronting a more challenging environment in securing land use and zoning approval for their utility scale solar projects. Join Williams Mullen for our…more

Decommissioned Facilities, Energy Projects, Land Use Restrictions, Land-Use Permits, Operational Permits

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Tyler Rosá

Summary of Key Renewable Energy Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Act) into law. The Act broadly addresses climate change, taxes, health care and inflation…more

Biden Administration, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Defense Production Act, Energy Projects

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Melisa Roy

Small Businesses, Big Opportunities – Recent SBA Expansion of the Mentor-Protégé Program

Effective August 24, 2016, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) will fulfill the mandates of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (“NDAA 2013”), which…more

Entrepreneurs, Federal Contractors, HUBZone, JOBS Act, Joint Venture

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Julia Rust

[Webinar] What’s on the Horizon in Employment Law? - March 27th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EDT

Join us for a Virginia legislative update on employment laws and various employment law initiatives of the Trump Administration, presented by Williams Mullen and the Hampton Roads Alliance…more

Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Policies, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), General Assembly, Hiring & Firing

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Dr. David Saravitz

Biosimilar “Patent Dance” Does Not Permit Sidestepping of 180-Day Notice

On July 5, 2016, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) unanimously ruled in Amgen v. Apotex that biosimilar makers must provide brand-name rivals with a 180-day notice only after receipt of approval…more

Amgen, Apotex, Biosimilars, BPCIA, Commercial Marketing

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Micah Schwartz

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Gavels & Gowns - Enforcement on Campus: The Impact of New Immigration Priorities on Academia

In this episode of Gavels & Gowns, an Education Law Podcast, host Micah Schwartz speaks with Tom Narvaez, an immigration attorney in our Labor, Employment & Immigration Section, to discuss how universities, colleges, and schools…more

Colleges, Employer Liability Issues, Enforcement Actions, Foreign Students, Form I-9

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Lori Schweller

[Webinar] Renewable Energy Series: Land Use & Solar Permitting Considerations - April 13th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EST

Since the passage of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) in 2020, the number of solar and other energy projects has grown throughout Virginia. As a result, developers are now confronting a more challenging environment in…more

Conditional Use Permit, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Land-Use Permits, Local Ordinance

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Ken Shevlin

[Webinar] M&A Webinar Series: Does the Corporate Transparency Act Apply to You? - April 18th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET

As many will be aware, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) goes into effect on January 1, 2024. For those that are not yet familiar with the CTA, get ready. It was enacted into law on January 1, 2021 as part of the Anti-Money…more

Acquisitions, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act

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Andrew Shores

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Five Popular Misconceptions about Patents

Inventors, executives, investors and others are often tripped up when contemplating patents and the rights they do and do not afford. On the latest episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Tom Bergert and Drew Shores discuss…more

Intellectual Property Protection, Inventors, Patent Applications, Patent Infringement, Patent Litigation

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Max Anthony So

[Webinar] M&A Series: Social Media Due Diligence - How to Better Assess Regulatory Compliance Before You Buy the Company - October 29th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

Please join Williams Mullen attorneys Amber Duncan and Max So as they discuss better assessing social media and other regulatory compliance during the due diligence process…more

Acquisition Agreements, Acquisitions, Advertising, Buyers, Due Diligence

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Sarah Sonnenberg

2024 NC Election Update

As one of the principal political battlegrounds in the United States, North Carolina is no stranger to divisive campaigns, competitive races, and partisan tension. Presidential nominees visited the state several times throughout…more

Election Results, General Elections, State Elections

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Aaron Spencer

[Event] FIC 2022: Firearms Industry Conference - April 25th - 27th, Atlanta, GA

Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group and Orchid are excited to announce open registration for the revamped 2022 Firearms Industry Conference (FIC), to be held in Atlanta this April. All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) are…more

Ammunition, Events, Firearm Transportation, Firearms, Gun Laws

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Sean Sullivan

Carolinas Environmental Legislative Update

Both the North and South Carolina legislatures have recently adopted statutes affecting environmental issues in their respective states. This update highlights the most significant developments in North and South Carolina…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Air Pollution, Boiler MACT Rule, Brownfield Properties, Certification Requirements

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John Tamasitis

Assessing and Mitigating Legal Risk: Emerging Trends and Challenges to the PLCAA

Recent developments may cause firearms manufacturers to reevaluate their business and marketing practices to lessen their legal exposure. As we wrote previously, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) provides…more

Advertising, Civil Liability, Firearms, First Amendment, Free Speech

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J. Forbes Thompson

Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Part I - How Banks Think About Loan Defaults: Lessons for Borrowers in Troubled Times

In this first installment of our video series aimed at helping borrowers in uncertain times, Matt Cheek, chair of Williams Mullen’s Financial Services Industry Group, and Mike Mueller, chair of our Restructuring, Bankruptcy and…more

Banking Sector, Banks, Borrowers, Commercial Loans, Default

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Patrick Tomlinson

Corporate Transparency Act: Summary of Key Aspects of the Final Rule

As previously reported, on September 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued the final rule to implement the beneficial ownership reporting requirements of the Corporate…more

Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act, Domestic Corporations

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Ryan Trail

Drumming Up a Change? EPA’s Review of the RCRA “Empties” Rule and Its Impact on Generators and the Drum Reconditioning Industry

EPA recently initiated a rulemaking process aimed at reviewing how empty industrial drums are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This is a move which could have significant implications for…more

Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), Comment Period, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Waste, Proposed Rules

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William Truban, III

Raising the FLSA Exemption Bar: More Workers Will Be Eligible For Overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its Final Rule on April 23, 2024, updating the minimum salary threshold for exemption from overtime payment obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Rule created a…more

Compliance, Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Edward Turnbull

[Webinar] M&A Webinar Series - A Rapidly Changing M&A Market: Current Trends and Deal Points - July 20th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EST

In just one year, we’ve seen one of the fastest M&A cycles to date. We went from limited activity in late March 2020 to a buyer-friendly market by early summer before trending to seller-friendly by the fourth quarter. Join…more

Acquisitions, Buyers, Mergers, Sellers, Webinars

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Robert Van Arnam

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - TCPA Compliance and Litigation Update

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Carmelle Alipio and Rob Van Arnam provide an update on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), including litigation trends, orders and key takeaways…more

Auto-Dialed Calls, Consent, Intellectual Property Protection, Robocalling, TCPA

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Thomas Voekler

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - What are the Different Ways Securities Can Be Offered and Sold? (Part 1)

On this episode of Raising Capital 101, Tom Voekler is joined by colleague Rhys James in this two-part series to discuss the different ways securities can be offered and sold, as well as direct to investor programs and crowd…more

Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Funding, Investment, Investors

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Valerie Wagner Long

Back to Business: Land Use Matters & Public Hearings in Virginia

While the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the real estate development industry remains unclear, state government leaders in Virginia took important action this week to allow local public bodies to review and act upon land use…more

Construction Project, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Executive Orders, Governor Northam, Public Hearing

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Lauren Waller

Defeating Class Certification: Halliburton II Ruling Impacts Securities Class Action Issues

In its June 23, 2014 opinion in Halliburton Co. v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc. (“Halliburton II”), the United States Supreme Court addressed two securities class action issues: 1. It affirmed the validity of the…more

Basic v Levinson, Class Action, Class Certification, Fraud, Fraud-on-the-Market

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Ethan Ware

Environmental Notes - January 2025

EPA late last year finalized rules banning use of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the United States and certain consumer uses of perchloroethylene (PCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Both chlorinated chemical…more

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Final Rules, Hazardous Substances, Manufacturers, Public Health

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John Watson

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Raising Capital 101: A Securities Podcast - Rule 506 Offerings

On this episode of Raising Capital 101, Tom Voekler is joined by colleagues Mehanna Borostyan and John Watson to dig deeper into Rule 506 offerings under Regulation D and survey the differences between Rule 506(b) and Rule…more

Capital Formation, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation D, Rule 506 Offerings

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Amanda Weaver

Top 10 Employment Compliance Pitfalls for Emerging Companies

Whether you are a founder or a manager, growing a company from scratch is an exciting process. For most companies, this process will involve the hiring and management of employees at a rapid pace…more

Civil Rights Act, Compliance, Emerging Growth Companies, Employee Handbooks, Employment Contract

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Camden Webb

“The Unfair and Deceptive Conduct is Coming from Inside the House!” An Overlooked Limit to Section 75-1.1 Liability

North Carolina litigants commonly assert claims under the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. But the tantalizing prospect of being awarded treble damages and attorneys’ fees can blind attorneys to the statute’s threshold…more

Business Court, Misappropriation, Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices, Willful Misconduct

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Edward White

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Update – Recent Lawsuits

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett and Edward White discuss the status of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policies, current challenges and recommendations for enforcement…more

Intellectual Property Protection, Name and Likeness, NCAA, Student Athletes

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Trevor Wind

[Webinar] M&A Webinar Series: Key Considerations for Insurance Brokerage Transactions - April 19th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EST

Insurance brokerage deals surged in Q4 2021 and have continued to remain at peak levels throughout Q1 2022. Our team at Williams Mullen handled more than 50 of these transactions in the past two years alone, and, in doing so,…more

Acquisitions, Buyers, Due Diligence, Indemnification, Insurance Brokers

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Laura Windsor

The Death Knell for Affirmative Action Programs and DEI in the Workplace

On January 21, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which can be found here…more

Affirmative Action, Department of Labor (DOL), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Kyle Wingfield

[Event] 2025 Winter Tax Forum - February 6th, Richmond, VA

Join Williams Mullen for our hybrid 2025 Winter Tax Forum on Thursday, February 6th. Our speakers, Anna Derewenda, Kyle Wingfield, Kevin Bender, and Patrick Carr will provide an update on the following: - New Basis Shifting…more

Audits, Business Taxes, Continuing Legal Education, Debt Collection, Events

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Killian Wyatt

“The Unfair and Deceptive Conduct is Coming from Inside the House!” An Overlooked Limit to Section 75-1.1 Liability

North Carolina litigants commonly assert claims under the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. But the tantalizing prospect of being awarded treble damages and attorneys’ fees can blind attorneys to the statute’s threshold…more

Business Court, Misappropriation, Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices, Willful Misconduct

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Richard Zechini

2024 NC Election Update

As one of the principal political battlegrounds in the United States, North Carolina is no stranger to divisive campaigns, competitive races, and partisan tension. Presidential nominees visited the state several times throughout…more

Election Results, General Elections, State Elections

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Xiang Zhang

[Webinar] M&A Series: Pre-Exit Housekeeping for Emerging Companies - March 20th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

Please join Williams Mullen attorneys David Lay and Cathy Zhang as they discuss common M&A diligence issues that emerging companies should review before pursuing an exit…more

Acquisitions, Capitalization, Documentation, Due Diligence, Employees

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