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New Virginia Law Mandates Disclosure of Mandatory Fees in Consumer Transactions, Subject to Certain Exemptions

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On May 2, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 1212 (SB 1212) into law, introducing new requirements and prohibitions under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Specifically, SB 1212 targets the disclosure of...more

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Virginia Governor Vetoes High-Risk AI Regulation Bill

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In a development for state-level AI policy, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed the "High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act" (HB 2094). The bill, which narrowly passed both chambers of the...more

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Virginia Governor Vetoes Rate Cap and AI Regulation Bills

On March 25, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed two bills that sought to impose new restrictions on “high-risk” artificial intelligence (AI) systems and fintech lending partnerships. The vetoes reflect the Governor’s...more

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Virginia Takes Step Towards Prohibiting Creditors from Charging Electronic Payment Surcharges on Credit Transactions

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On April 17, 2024, Virginia enacted HB 1519 taking a significant step towards amending the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) to prohibit creditors from charging fees for accepting electronic payments in connection with...more

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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Have Expanded Class Actions

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On March 14, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed House Bill (HB) 418 that would have created a vehicle for class actions in Virginia state courts and would have broadened statutory damages under the Virginia Consumer...more

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Virginia House Bill 418 Could Authorize Class Action Lawsuits in the Commonwealth

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Virginia is currently one of only two states that does not allow class-action lawsuits in its courts. However, that could change soon as House Bill (HB) 418, originally introduced on January 10, 2024, seeks to create a...more

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John Byrum and Jay Spruill Convince SCC to Strike Prohibitive Rule Against Consumer Finance Companies

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In a cross-practice effort involving WRVB’s Financial Services and Regulatory Compliance practice groups, Richmond attorneys John Byrum and Jay Spruill convinced the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to strike a...more

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Bill Proposed in Virginia to Permit Remote Work

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On January 17, 2023, House Bill No 2389 was offered to re-enact sections 6.2-1600 (Definitions) and 6.2-1607 (Licenses; places of business; changes) of the Code of Virginia with proposed amendments that would permit employees...more

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Virginia Approves Bill Allowing Banks to Offer Cryptocurrency Custody Services

On March 3, Virginia passed a new bill (HB 263) permitting banks in the Commonwealth to provide its customers with crypto custody services “so long as the bank has adequate protocols in place to effectively manage risks and...more

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