News, Events, Seminars & Articles by Gentry Locke Attorneys

Gentry Locke Partner Glenn Pulley named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Class of 2022 Hall of Fame

News March 2022

ROANOKE, Va. (March 14, 2022) – The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Glenn Pulley, a partner in the firm’s Business Litigation group, has been selected as a member of the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame Class of 2022. The award from Virginia Lawyers Weekly recognizes Virginia’s most significant senior lawyers. “Glenn is an outstanding litigator and problem-solver. He has handled a stunningly broad range of cases over his 40-plus year career, demonstrating his vast legal knowledge and skill.” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. “Glenn has helped countless clients over his distinguished […]

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Maximizing Defenses Against Preference Claims in your Customer’s Bankruptcy

Articles February 2022

The story is familiar. Your company has a customer that has been purchasing goods or services from your company for a long time. The customer is exhibiting signs that it is experiencing financial difficulties. The customer’s payments of the company’s invoices become slower and eventually past due. The business relationship is valuable to both the customer and your company: the customer needs your company’s goods or services and the customer provides important revenue to your company. Neither party wishes to terminate the relationship. The financial condition of the customer continues to deteriorate and the customer resorts to the filing of […]

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Virginia Poised to Withdraw Its Workplace COVID-19 Standard, But Employers Must Remain Vigilant

Articles February 2022

On July 27, 2020, Virginia was the first state to adopt a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (the “ETS”), which required Virginia employers to take certain actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 infections in the workplace. On January 26, 2021, the VOSH ETS lapsed after its duration of six months. VOSH replaced the ETS with a permanent Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention (the “Permanent Standard”) that took effect on January 27, 2021. In response to CDC guidance issued on July 27, 2021, on August 26, 2021, VOSH adopted amendments to the Permanent Standard. The amended Permanent Standard is currently in […]

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Coronavirus/COVID-19
We’re Here to Help

News February 2022

Gentry Locke has established a team of attorneys and professionals ready to assist you and your company as you navigate COVID-19 Banking Resources Financial Institutions and Business Lending: Creditors’ Rights U.S. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Summary for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Business Resources Force-Majeure – COVID-19: Foreseeable or Unforeseeable? CARES Act Resources Alert: New COVID-19 Relief Bill – Key Provisions for the Paycheck Protection Program Safe Harbor for Borrower Necessity of Paycheck Protection Program Loan President Trump signs into law an additional $500 Billion Relief Package The Treasury Department Clarifies Confusion Concerning PPP Eligibility for Small Businesses CARES […]

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An Evening at the Jefferson Center

Events January 2022

Don’t Leave HR to Luck: Gentry Locke’s 2022 Employment Law Symposium

Events January 2022

If only wishing made our HR compliance so! Sign up to attend Gentry Locke’s LIVE in-person Employment Law Symposium today! Registration is now CLOSED Refunds: Our policy is to allow the switching of attendees or event locations if needed. Full refunds will be made by check if canceled no less than two weeks prior to the event date. All refunds will be made by check, no matter how the registration was paid. Questions? Contact event support at glrm@gentrylocke.com Schedule 7:45-8:30 | Complimentary Breakfast and Sign-in 8:30-9:00 | The New Virginia Employment Law Landscape | Presenters: Todd Leeson, […]

Gentry Locke Elevates Two Lawyers to Partner

News January 2022

ROANOKE, Va. (January 4, 2022) – The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the promotions of Andrew O. Gay and Kirk M. Sosebee to the partnership, effective January 1, 2022. “Andrew and Kirk are talented attorneys who have demonstrated hard work and commitment to our clients,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. “We are pleased to welcome them to the partnership.” Gay is a member of the firm’s Construction Law group, where he assists clients with construction contracts and resolving construction disputes. He also has experience resolving lien and bond claims, performance disputes, licensing […]

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Andrew (Drew) E. Hayhurst Joins Gentry Locke in Richmond

News December 2021

RICHMOND, Va. (December 13, 2021) – The Virginia law firm, Gentry Locke, is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew (Drew) E. Hayhurst to its Richmond office, where he will assist clients with commercial transactions. “We are excited to welcome Drew to the firm,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica T. Monday. “Drew is an excellent addition to our growing transactional practice.” Hayhurst joins Gentry Locke from an AmLaw 100 firm where he worked on business and corporate issues. He earned his B.A. from The University of Mississippi and his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law. In law […]

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Gentry Locke Consulting Welcomes Zachary LeMaster in Richmond

News December 2021

RICHMOND, Va. (December 13, 2021) – Gentry Locke Consulting is pleased to announce the addition of Zachary LeMaster. LeMaster will provide strategic communications guidance to clients to help advance their legal and policy goals. “Zach’s experience with the Virginia General Assembly will be a tremendous asset to our clients,” said President of Gentry Locke Consulting, Greg Habeeb. “Zach’s experiences have given him deep insight into the Virginia economy, and he looks forward to guiding businesses as we enter a new era in Virginia.” Gentry Locke Consulting is now the only firm than can offer clients the capabilities of two former […]

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ESOP – An Objective Overview for the Construction Industry

Events December 2021

On December 8, 2021, Gentry Locke Partner Bill Gust spoke at a conference for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The presentation covered what a contractor needs to know when considering an ESOP as part of a succession/continuity and ownership transfer strategy, what questions to ask, and how to analyze an ESOP alternative in a construction environment.

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