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The Virginia General Assembly Adjourned Sine Die on Saturday, February 22. As the political focus of Virginia shifts to the coming statewide and House of Delegates races, let’s look at significant policy decisions the General Assembly made. Over the coming weeks, Governor Youngkin will take action on the bills sent to his desk. His deadline for action is March 24. The General Assembly will have a Reconvene Session on April 2 to respond to his amendments and vetoes. All laws signed by the Governor will take effect July 1 of this year unless otherwise stated in the legislation. It should […]

On February 17, 2025, in the case of Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex), the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division issued an order granting the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s motion to stay the January 7, 2025 nationwide injunction of reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) pending appeal. This order marks an end to the final standing injunction blocking enforcement of reporting requirements under the CTA by the Financial Crime Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). On February 19, 2025, FinCEN posted an update addressing the reinstatement […]

Matt Broughton was featured on Roanoke news station WSLS 10 about the dangers of snow and ice falling from vehicles and how Virginia’s negligence laws apply. Watch the Feature Here In the wintertime, weather advisories are often issued cautioning drivers to be extremely careful on roads and interstates. Snow and ice on these surfaces can result in extremely low friction between the tire and the pavement, often resulting in horrible crashes and sometimes involving serious bodily injury or death. Unfortunately, it is not only the snow and ice on the road surfaces that pose a substantial danger. Snow and ice […]

Gentry Locke is honored to announce the publication of the first Administrative Law update in the Annual Survey of Virginia Law since 2014. Noah Sullivan was chosen to pen this first update in ten years because of his unique perspectives on administrative law and regulatory issues. Sullivan has practiced administrative law in the private sector and also been “in the room where it happens” in the Virginia Governor’s office. While Virginia administrative law has been stable, Virginia politics have not. The state’s political dynamics have significantly changed in the last ten years. This article predicts that, because of those trends, […]

Tuesday, February 4, was the midway point for the Virginia General Assembly, known as “Crossover.” Each chamber will now only deal with legislation that originated from the other. Over 2,000 bills, constitutional amendments, and joint study resolutions were introduced for consideration. This number has been significantly diminished and will continue to be before the General Assembly adjourns Sine Die on February 22. Below are updates on legislative initiatives previously mentioned in the Pre-Session Report. Artificial Intelligence Over the past year, the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) met to discuss legislation carried over from the 2024 Session. All four […]

Article by Todd Leeson[1] There is much confusion regarding whether private sector employers are able to maintain policies regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.  I have been following the public policy and legal issues surrounding DEI for years.  I have also closely scrutinized the activities over the last few weeks including the Executive Orders (EOs) recently issued by President Trump.  This article is the combination of my experience, as well as dozens upon dozens of articles and legal authorities I have studied. It is not exhaustive, but is intended to convey my primary thoughts at this time. […]

If you or a loved one has been affected by an aviation accident, understanding your legal options is crucial. Learn how Gentry Locke’s experienced attorneys can help pursue justice and compensation for you or your family.  Learn More Here On the night of January 29, 2025, one of the most devastating plane crashes in U.S. history took place in Washington, D.C. That evening, a Bombardier CRJ700 plane (American Airlines flight 5342), transporting four crew members and 60 passengers, was flying northbound over the Potomac River and preparing to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on runway 33.[1] As […]

If You Are a Victim of a Plane Crash If you or a loved one are the victim of a plane crash, it is crucial that you know and understand the following information to improve your chances of obtaining a successful outcome and hold those responsible accountable for your losses. Potentially responsible parties are extremely challenging to identify. They may include the pilot, airplane owner, charter operator, fueler, mechanics, and manufacturers to name a few. Plane crashes often involve the most catastrophic polytrauma-type injuries – meaning they frequently involve brain injuries, loss of limbs, orthopedic injuries, tendon and muscle injuries, […]

On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) granted the Application for Stay filed by the government, led by Justice Alito—Justice Gorsuch concurring and Justice Jackson dissenting. This Grant of Stay marks an end to the December 5, 2024 injunction preventing the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. McHenry, case No. 4:24–cv–478 (formerly Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland) pending the appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for […]