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AI Law in the Commonwealth of Virginia - Recent Developments
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Much has been written in recent months about the Department of Justice’s national Whistleblower Rewards Program, including a recent article I co-authored with Mike Gill entitled 7 Strategies to Comply with the DOJ’S New...more
As more companies – including businesses with and without experience producing alcoholic beverages – move to leverage their brands and brand equity across the beverage spectrum, regulators, trade associations and the...more
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
On March 14, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed House Bill (HB) 418 that would have created a vehicle for class actions in Virginia state courts and would have broadened statutory damages under the Virginia Consumer...more
On February 28, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill No. 698, which would legalize sales of recreational marijuana at retail in the Commonwealth. It now heads to the desk of Governor Glenn Youngkin, where its...more
Virginia is currently one of only two states that does not allow class-action lawsuits in its courts. However, that could change soon as House Bill (HB) 418, originally introduced on January 10, 2024, seeks to create a...more
Educational institutions are no stranger to the limelight, particularly when it comes to politics and the priorities of state lawmakers. As shown by the following overview of pending bills and legislation, education will...more
Virginia continues to charge ahead in the AI space, with Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado recently submitting a new “AI Developer Act. Here are some key points to know. Definitions- •AI is defined as “technology that...more
CALIFORNIA - On March 29, 2024, the amended California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations will take effect. These regulations were originally slated to take effect in 2023, but a court ruling (that is being appealed)...more
Leading consumer brands are facing increased and often highly politicized scrutiny from state attorneys general and other state regulators. The landscape of state AG complaints, investigations, and litigation is evolving...more
On January 17, 2023, House Bill No 2389 was offered to re-enact sections 6.2-1600 (Definitions) and 6.2-1607 (Licenses; places of business; changes) of the Code of Virginia with proposed amendments that would permit employees...more
With 2023 quickly approaching, many are spending this final quarter preparing for the five US state “comprehensive” privacy laws. Some of these contemplate clarifying regulations with technical and operational requirements....more