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Executive Order Targeting State AI Regulation Shakes Up State Enforcement

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On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14365, titled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.” The order seeks to establish a unified federal approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to prevent what the administration calls a “patchwork” of state laws that could hinder innovation and impose excessive compliance costs. After rescinding the prior administration’s comprehensive 2023 executive order on AI governance, Executive Order 14110 (titled “Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence”), in January, President Trump’s executive order constitutes the current administration’s latest effort to supersede regulation of AI […]

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Planning the Next Chapter: ESOPs, Succession, and Strategic Transitions

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Join us for an insightful discussion on the complex challenges of ESOPs, business succession, and strategic transitions. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of critical topics such as ownership structures, succession planning, risk management, and strategies for maximizing long-term value. Limited seating. Please RSVP below. Date Thursday, February 5th Time 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM panel discussion, followed by a happy hour Location Town Center City Club, 222 Central Park Ave #230, Virginia Beach Moderated by Panelist Panelist Panelist Panelist Partnering with RSVP

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Gentry Locke Partner Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. Named to the Forbes 2025 America’s Best-In-State Lawyers List

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ROANOKE, Va. (December 9, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is proud to announce that Partner Thomas J. Bondurant Jr. has been named to the 2025 Forbes America’s Best-in-State Lawyers list, an inaugural recognition that highlights the nation’s top legal talent. Bondurant is one of only eight lawyers selected in Virginia, the only Virginia lawyer recognized in the area of white collar defense, and one of just twenty attorneys nationwide honored for excellence in white collar defense. Bondurant leads the firm’s White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice group.  He represents corporations and individuals in all phases of […]

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Orders 8(a) Firms to Submit Extensive Financial Records

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Overview of the 8(a) Program and Background The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program (the “Program”) supports small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and certain entities (e.g., Alaska Native Corporations, American Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian Organizations).  Eligible firms gain access to set-aside federal contracting opportunities, plus tailored counseling, training, and technical support. In recent years, the Program has come under much scrutiny.  Beginning in 2023 in response to a challenge in federal court, the SBA ended its practice of providing a “presumption” of social disadvantage to certain identified ethnic groups and has since required all current and […]

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Gentry Locke Adds Five New Associates to the Firm

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ROANOKE Va. (December 5, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Kiara P. Anguiano, Emily E. Brooks, Haley J. Cerretani, J. Cole Gayle, and Carter B. Leverette, have joined the firm as Associates. “We are pleased to welcome this exceptional group of young attorneys who have already been a part of the Gentry Locke team as summer associates during their law school tenures,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “They each bring unique experiences and enthusiasm to the firm, and we are excited to see them begin their legal careers at Gentry Locke.” […]

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26 Gentry Locke Attorneys Named to 2025 Virginia Business Legal Elite List

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ROANOKE, Va. (December 2, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 26 attorneys have been named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2025 Legal Elite list. The list is determined by peer votes and is divided into 21 legal specialties. The Gentry Locke attorneys recognized in the 2025 Legal Elite list and the areas in which they are recognized include: David R. Berry – Appellate Law Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. – Criminal Law Karen L. Cohen – Real Estate/Land Use John G. Danyluk – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Technology Chip (John G.) Dicks – Administrative/Government/Legislative Michael J. Finney – Business […]

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Gentry Locke Welcomes Former FBI Norfolk Division Chief Legal Counsel and Supervisory Special Agent Michael S. Gulland to Its Government Investigations and White Collar Defense & Compliance Practices

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NORFOLK, Va. (December 1, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that former Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent and Counsel, Michael S. Gulland, has joined the firm’s Government and Regulatory Affairs and White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practices as a partner. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the firm and our growing Norfolk office,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “His extensive experience as an FBI executive-level attorney and federal law enforcement officer, combined with his proven litigation and investigative skills, uniquely positions him to advise clients navigating complex criminal, regulatory, […]

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Gentry Locke Managing Partner K. Brett Marston Featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Managing Partner Spotlight

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ROANOKE, Va. (November 24, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Managing Partner K. Brett Marston has been selected for inclusion in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Managing Partner Spotlight, which honors law firm leaders across the Commonwealth who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and service to both their firms and the broader legal community. Virginia Lawyers Weekly emphasizes that while attorneys are natural leaders, it takes a unique skill set to lead other attorneys successfully. This year’s Spotlight highlights managing partners who not only shape firm strategy and vision but also remain actively engaged in […]

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Gentry Locke Partner Carlos L. Hopkins Appointed to Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger’s and Attorney General-Elect Jay Jones’ Transition Teams

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RICHMOND, Va. (November 17, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Carlos L. Hopkins, a partner in the firm’s Government & Regulatory Affairs and White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice groups, has been appointed to two major statewide leadership roles. Hopkins has been selected to serve as Co-Chair of the Veterans & Defense Affairs Policy Committee on Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger’s United for Virginia’s Future transition team and has also been elected to serve as a Co-Chair on Attorney General-Elect Jay Jones’ Standing Up for Virginians transition team. Governor-Elect Spanberger announced the formation of […]

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Gentry Locke Ranked in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®

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ROANOKE, Va. (November 6, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm received 32 metropolitan rankings, including 17 Tier 1 rankings. The firm’s full list of metropolitan rankings can be found below. Metropolitan Tier 1 Metropolitan Tier 2 Metropolitan Tier 3 Roanoke Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Construction Law Corporate Law Criminal Defense: White-Collar Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Employment Law – Management Financial Services Regulation Law Litigation – Construction Litigation – Labor and Employment Litigation – Municipal Tax Law Trust and Estates Richmond Construction Law […]

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