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

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 rule prohibiting Consumer Finance Companies (CFCs) from offering certain ancillary… Read more

March 20, 2023 | Financial Services | Regulatory Compliance

Beth Waller Offers ‘Buyer Beware’ on Incident Response Coverage, Mandiant Cyber Snapshot, Issue 3

In Issue 3 of Mandiant’s Cyber Snapshot, WRVB Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Group Leader Beth Waller explains the nuances of incident response (IR) coverage and urges careful examination of specimen policies before you buy. “A careful read of your… Read more

March 16, 2023 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Are Your Highly Compensated Employees Exempt Under FLSA?

By Anne G. Bibeau, King F. Tower, Raven C. Burks

On February 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an important decision under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. et al. v. Michael J. Hewitt, the Court determined that an employee,… Read more

March 16, 2023 | Labor & Employment

Beth Waller Highlights Uniqueness of Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDP)

In an article published on March 3 on Law.com, Beth Waller discusses the similarities and differences between California and Virginia data privacy laws. Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), which went into effect on January 1, 2023, provides Virginia residents… Read more

March 14, 2023 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Legal SPF: Summer Protection For Community Associations

By Deborah M. Casey, W. Thomas Chappell, Kathleen W. Panagis

We are on the cusp of Spring, which means Summer is just around the corner. And pool season is the hallmark of Summer. In addition to securing a pool service contractor and/or lifeguards, community associations should consider the broad spectrum… Read more

March 8, 2023 | Community Associations

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