Jan 23, 2026 | Business Insights, Highlights
We have spent an intense year helping our nonprofit clients through a wide variety of threats and risks. During that time, we have seen and heard many repetitive concerns and worries expressed across a wide variety of organizations. Rather than siloing this...
Jan 23, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
Paid sick leave legislation has reemerged in Richmond as a focal point of employment law reforms in Virginia that have been going on since 2020. Current proposed legislation would create paid sick leave obligations for employers that extend well beyond the narrow...
Jan 22, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
For many businesses, classifying employees as “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can feel routine—almost administrative. Yet this single decision often carries with it significant legal and financial consequences. When an employee is treated as exempt...
Jan 21, 2026 | Highlights, Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Selecting a contractor is one of the most consequential decisions an owner or developer makes during a construction project. Whether the work involves a residential renovation, a commercial tenant build-out, or a larger development effort, owners reasonably expect...
Jan 21, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
Yes, usually, is the short answer set out in a new DOL opinion letter. An employee is permitted to use leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA or Act) for work time spent in medical appointments either related to their serious medical condition or those of...
Jan 21, 2026 | Employment Law, Highlights
When employers are sued under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the initial reaction is often to fight the claim on principle. Many employers believe they complied with the law, paid employees fairly, and did nothing wrong – and, in many cases, they may have valid...
