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Three New Virginia Laws Relevant to Banks
In this article, we discuss three new Virginia laws the session produced that are especially relevant to banks.
Continue ReadingAm I Free From My Noncompete? Not So Fast!
Learn more about pending issues with the FTC's decision to ban noncompetes.
Continue ReadingAvoiding Bankruptcy Stay Violations: An Update
Introduction In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a creditor did not violate the automatic stay in bankruptcy when it refused to surrender vehicles after the owners filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy c...
Continue ReadingThe Deadline is Here: Is Your Business Required to Register with RetirePath?
February 15, 2024 is the deadline for eligible employers to register with RetirePath Virginia, a state-sponsored retirement savings program for private-sector employees. If your business has fewer tha...
Continue ReadingNew Reporting Requirements May Affect Your Business: An Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act
Editor's Note: This article provides an overview of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Updated information with regard to filing deadlines can be found here. Beginning on January 1, 2024, most bu...
Continue ReadingFederal Policy Statement Regarding Commercial Real Estate Loans
Policy provides guidance on the agencies’ supervisory expectations with respect to financial institutions’ handling of CRE loan accommodation & workout matters.
Continue ReadingVirginia Employers Beware: New Employment Laws in Effect as of July 1, 2023
There were a handful of important updates to employment law in the Commonwealth effective July 1 made in the 2023 Virginia legislative session.
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