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Imagine you are driving down I-81 when a tractor-trailer negligently crashes into you, causing severe injuries. You later learn that the trucking company’s insurer is denying coverage—claiming that neither the driver nor the vehicle involved in the crash falls within the scope of the policy. If the driver and the trucking company lack sufficient assets to satisfy a judgment, are you out of luck? Not necessarily. In certain cases, an MCS-90 endorsement can provide a path to recovery, even when traditional insurance coverage appears unavailable. This article explains what an MCS-90 endorsement is, why federal law requires it, and how […]

Article co-written by Andrew Gay and Summer Associate Randall Shirey A practical overview of amendments affecting residential landlords, property managers, and manufactured home park owners. The 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session produced some of the most substantial landlord-tenant law changes in recent years. Many amendments took effect on July 1, 2026, while others do not go into effect until January 1, 2027, or even July 1, 2027, making advance preparation important for compliance. The 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session produced a broad set of amendments affecting both traditional residential landlords governed by the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (“VRLTA”) […]

Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia landlords subject to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) must provide residential tenants with 14 days’ written notice, rather than the previous 5-day notice, before terminating a rental agreement for nonpayment of rent. The change was enacted through 2026 General Assembly amendments to Virginia Code § 55.1-1245(F). Under the prior version of the statute, if a tenant failed to pay rent when due, a landlord could serve a written pay-or-quit notice giving the tenant 5 days to pay the outstanding rent. If the tenant failed to cure the default within that period, the […]

Virginia employers need to know about a significant change in hiring and recruiting practices as the Commonwealth’s new Pay Transparency Law (SB 215) takes effect on July 1, 2026. The law, codified as Virginia Code § 40.1-28.7:12, creates new requirements related to applicant pay history and compensation disclosures. Below is a link to the new law. View the new law here. Key Requirements for Virginia Employers Pay History Inquiries Are Prohibited Employers shall not seek the wage or salary history of a prospective employee or applicant. If you have language on your application seeking an applicant’s prior pay history, it […]