Jul 2, 2026
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) has announced several important updates and upcoming deadlines affecting Virginia retailers. From new laws taking effect July 1 to upcoming tobacco permitting requirements, here’s what your business needs to...
Jul 1, 2026
Most of Virginia's 2026 business law package takes effect today. Here is a consolidated action checklist organized by business profile. Why it matters: Many of these items are modest updates that take an hour. A few are larger projects. The cost of skipping them...
Jun 29, 2026
The 2026 General Assembly enacted a sizable package of energy, environment, and housing changes. Most do not directly require business action, but they shape the operating environment for property owners, commercial real estate, and any business with energy-intensive...
Jun 25, 2026
The 2026 General Assembly gave Virginia restaurants their most significant operational reform in years — plus new compliance requirements on food allergy disclosure and a transition of tobacco permitting to ABC. Why it matters: Higher-revenue restaurants get...
Jun 22, 2026
Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly enacted a cluster of consumer-facing changes that affect any business interacting with the public. Five of them deserve close attention. Why it matters: Penalties under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and related statutes...
