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Virginia Employment Law Changes Now in Effect
During its 2026 legislative session, the Virginia General Assembly enacted a number of significant employment law changes that take effect today, July 1, 2026.
Continue ReadingBlack History Month Celebrates 100 Years
Black History Month began as a week-long observance in 1926, and has grown into a nationwide opportunity to examine the progress made and the work that remains.
Continue ReadingWhat Home Mortgage Lenders Should Know About Recent Changes to the Rule on Mortgage Servicing in Bankruptcy
Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1 (the “Rule”) was amended effective December 1, 2025. This article shares the details of the amended Rule.
Continue ReadingFourth Circuit: Banks Not Liable For Executing Wire Transfer Orders In Absence of Contractual Duty
Let's review a recent victory for banks regarding alleged liability for executing wire transfer orders.
Continue ReadingFourth Circuit: No Bank Liability For Accepting ACH Transfer Unless Actual Knowledge of Account Misdescription
This month we review a critical recent victory for banks and other depository institutions regarding liability for fraudulent account activity.
Continue ReadingCan a Borrower Effectively Waive the Automatic Stay Before Filing Bankruptcy?
Is a borrower’s agreement to waive the automatic stay in a pre-bankruptcy document enforceable; recent developments in the Corporate Transparency Act.
Continue ReadingImportant Legal Update: Treasury Department Halts Enforcement of BOI Reporting
On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it will suspend enforcement of the CTA for U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies.
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