Employers often ask: “How long do I have to hold a job open for someone on extended medical leave?” The Fourth Circuit recently tackled this issue in Coffman v. Nexstar Media, offering helpful guidance for navigating ADA and…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
A ruling by the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) has clarified that school divisions have the legal right to seek attorney’s fees from special education advocates who repeatedly engage in frivolous or improper challenges…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Remedies, Education Law
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that a school division’s use of LGBTQ+-inclusive storybooks without allowing parental opt-outs unconstitutionally burdened religious freedom. This decision raises significant questions for…
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/ Constitutional Law, Education Law
As purchasers of goods and services, many community associations have felt the impact of recent inflation and rising prices. While prices have continued to rise, community associations still must discharge the maintenance and…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate - Residential
Effective July 1, 2025, Virginia is implementing several key changes affecting real estate transactions, land use approvals, local governance, and secured lending. Below is a comprehensive overview of what’s changing – and how…
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/ Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Real Estate - Residential, Real Estate - Commercial
Last August, Sands Anderson reported that the Federal Trade Commission’s rule banning non-competes was probably dead. While many employers likely breathed a sigh of relief after a federal judge in Texas struck down the Federal…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
Healthcare professionals working in hospitals and other settings face heightened risks of workplace violence, often from behaviorally unstable and volatile patients or visitors. A new law signed by Governor Youngkin at the…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, Labor & Employment Law
The following sections summarize key Virginia employment statutes and principles of employment law. The summaries are not intended to be a comprehensive analysis of the laws and/or their judicial interpretations. The materials…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
In a May 2025 decision, Under Wild Skies, Inc. v. National Rifle Association of America, the Supreme Court of Virginia declined to incorporate the doctrine of “adequate assurance” (Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 251) into…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts
Thinking about selling your business or a piece of real estate? You’ll likely need to start with a Letter of Intent (LOI), so it is important to know the basics before you dive in…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial
Pursuant to FOIA, a public body may hold a closed meeting for, among other purposes discussion about personnel matters related to specific employees. See Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1). The minutes of a closed meeting, if any are…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law
When a contractor breaks ground on a construction project, unexpected conditions beneath the surface can be an expensive surprise. Unanticipated water, rock, or differing soil types can throw budgets and timelines into disarray…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Government Contracting
As the Virginia General Assembly reconvenes next week, employers and employees alike should take note of the recent employment-related legislation that was vetoed, substituted, or approved by Governor Glenn Youngkin. While a few…
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/ Civil Rights, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
Recently, we had the opportunity to advise some clients who worked with a third-party vendor that maintained custody of personal information pertaining to our clients’ respective end users. The vendor suffered a data breach in…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Privacy
Senate Bill 999 has passed the Senate and been reported out of the Civil Subcommittee from the House Courts of Justice Committee. The bill, if passed by the House and signed by the Governor, would have two important consequences…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies
