Making Your List and Checking it Twice: Holiday Party Checklist for Virginia Community Associations

Authoring Attorneys: Kathleen Panagis Norfolk, Of Counsel kathleen.panagis@wrvblaw.com Duggan O’Dea Richmond, Associate duggan.odea@wrvblaw.com ‘Tis the season for community association holiday and year-end parties. With such festive and fun-filled events, come certain responsibilities and measures community association should consider. Below… Read more

November 18, 2022 | Community Associations

HR Challenges to Managing Remote Workers

Authoring Attorney: Anne Bibeau Norfolk, Principal anne.bibeau@wrvblaw.com Whether the pandemic is actually over or we all just lost patience with it, it appears that society has largely returned to normal. Virtual events are giving way to in-person gatherings yet… Read more

November 14, 2022 | Labor & Employment

HIPAA Security Rule: What are “Recognized Security Practices” and why are they important?

A strong cybersecurity program can help defend against cyber attacks and protect sensitive patient data. Thanks to a 2021 amendment of the HITECH Act, when a breach occurs, it can also reduce enforcement penalties. The amendment affords regulatory protection to… Read more

Elizabeth Barry Heddleston
Principal

November 10, 2022 |

Recent Fairfax Circuit Court Opinion Details Breadth of the Dead Man’s Statute Hearsay Exception

Authoring Attorney: Alli Mentch Norfolk, Associate 757.446.8654 alli.mentch@wrvblaw.com The Fairfax Circuit Court recently issued an opinion addressing questions related to Virginia’s Dead Man Statute that arose in two separate cases.[1] Section 8.01-397 of the Virginia Code, referred to as the… Read more

November 4, 2022 | Litigation

New CFPB Guidance: Surprise Overdraft Fees and Returned Check Fees Are Likely Unfair and Unlawful

On October 26, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance stating “surprise overdraft fees” and “returned deposited item fees” generally violate the federal Consumer Financial Protection Act’s prohibition on “unfair practices” when consumers cannot avoid such fees. In… Read more

Joseph (Jay) E. Spruill III
Of Counsel

October 31, 2022 | Banking & Financial Technology | Credit Union

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