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Practical Advice for Virginia Private Sector Employers Regarding their DEI Policies & Practices

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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. […]

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Gentry Locke Attorneys Announces Executive Board Leadership for 2025

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ROANOKE/LYNCHBURG, Va. (February 3, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the firm’s Executive Board for 2025: Chair Monica T. Monday (Roanoke) Managing Partner K. Brett Marston (Roanoke) Partner Matthew W. Broughton (Roanoke) Partner Herschel V. Keller (Lynchburg) Partner Jonathan D. Puvak (Roanoke) As Gentry Locke moves into 2025, its executive leadership team remains strong and unchanged, continuing to guide the firm with the same commitment to excellence. “Our dedication to providing extraordinary client service remains at the core of everything we do. We are proud to continue on our mission to be Virginia’s leading […]

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Gentry Locke Launches High-Asset Divorce and Wealth Protection Practice

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ROANOKE, Va. (February 3, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is excited to launch its High-Asset Divorce and Wealth Protection Practice. This practice will meet the growing demand for sophisticated legal counsel tailored to high-net-worth individuals and families navigating complex family law matters. “We see an increasing demand among our existing clients and others in the communities we serve in Virginia, for sophisticated financial and business representation when it comes to high-stakes domestic relation events. This practice reflects our commitment to evolve with our clients’ needs by providing comprehensive legal solutions during critical moments in their lives,” said […]

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D.C. Plane Crash: What Legal Remedies May Be Available?

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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 […]

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Why Victims of Airplane Crashes Should Seek Guidance from a Licensed Pilot/Lawyer

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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, […]

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Gentry Locke’s Carlos L. Hopkins Inducted into Virginia Law Foundation Fellows Class of 2025

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Richmond, Va. (January 23, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Richmond partner Carlos L. Hopkins has been inducted into the Virginia Law Foundation Fellows Class of 2025. Inductees were formally honored at the Virginia Law Foundation’s annual dinner on January 23rd at the Williamsburg Lodge. The Virginia Law Foundation is the charitable arm of the Virginia Bar Association. Fellows are recognized as leaders in the profession, both in their practices and their communities. They comprise a group of nearly 500 of the best and brightest legal practitioners who are committed to the highest […]

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Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Still Paused Despite SCOTUS Grant of Stay

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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 […]

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Gentry Locke Partners Alicha M. Grubb and John M. Scheib Elected to New Virginia Bar Association Leadership Positions

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ROANOKE | NORFOLK, Va. (January 24, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Alicha M. Grubb and John M. Scheib have been elected into new leadership positions in 2025 for the Virginia Bar Association (VBA). Alicha will be the chair-elect of the VBA’s young lawyer division. John will be appointed to the VBA’s board at the annual meeting. The attorneys will be installed at the association’s annual meeting on January 23rd through the 25th. “We are excited to have Alicha and John serve the legal profession and get involved in our communities we care […]

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Employment Authorization Verification for U.S. Employers: Form I-9 Basics

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In last year’s Presidential election, the problem of illegal immigration was often center stage. President-elect Trump made it clear that he would be aggressive in rounding up and deporting those who are not lawfully in the United States. During the first Trump Administration, the effort to combat illegal immigration included an increased use of workplace inspections of employers’ hiring records and practices by federal authorities.  There is every reason for employers to anticipate this same type of aggressive enforcement will be pursued following the second Trump inauguration. A focus on workplace hiring practices should come as no surprise.  According to […]

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