In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Fred Schutt joins host Leah Stiegler for an insightful discussion on disparate impact and the recent rollback of government enforcement in these types of…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
For contractors within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), the time to ensure compliance with the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC) 2.0 is now. DOD formally sent the final 48…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting, Science, Computers, & Technology
The workplace landscape has shifted, and with it, employee attire. As employees return to the office, many opt for more casual wear, such as jeans and polo shirts, or even summer-appropriate clothing like tank tops and shorts…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
Effective July 1, hospitals and other healthcare institutions licensed in Virginia are required to establish a workplace violence reporting system to track, analyze and respond to incidents of workplace violence. Under the new…
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/ Health, Labor & Employment Law
On July 23, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a 28-page action plan (the Action Plan or the Plan) and three corresponding Executive Orders designed to “win the AI race” and achieve “global dominance” in the AI marketplace…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology
In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance attorney Lindsey Brock joins host Leah Stiegler to unpack a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1, 2025, introducing updated reporting…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Health
In a sweeping decision published in June, a federal court in Texas struck down most of the HIPAA Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (Reproductive Health Rule) enacted in 2024 under the Biden administration to…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, Privacy
Enforcement of the Executive Order (EO) 14160 on birthright citizenship has been blocked temporarily. However, employers should keep a close eye on legal developments. While this EO does not directly impact employers, businesses…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Immigration Law
July is not usually the time for resolutions, but this midyear is different. There were few Virginia legislative changes to consider in 2025, making it an opportune time to consider what policies and procedures need updating or…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Real Estate - Residential
The 2025 Virginia General Assembly session concluded in May. During this term, legislators passed a variety of bills that will impact financial services. The more significant legislation is summarized below…
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/ Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection, Elections & Politics, Finance & Banking
In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Fred Schutt joins host Leah Stiegler to dive into the hot topic of the four-day workweek. While the idea of a shorter workweek sounds appealing, implementing…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
As U.S. immigration policies evolve under directives from the Trump Administration, foreign nationals entering the United States to conduct business activities must prepare for heightened scrutiny. Both companies and travelers…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Privacy
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is narrowing its focus on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement, prioritizing national security, U.S. competitiveness, and a crackdown on cartels. This is a critical development for…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, International Law & Trade
On June 6, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a new Executive Order, Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144 (the EO) that contains new…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Science, Computers, & Technology, Government Contracting
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark 6-3 decision in United States v. Skrmetti, directly addressing the constitutionality of state laws banning gender-affirming care for minors…
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/ Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Health
