Energy, Environment, and Housing: What’s Changing for Property Owners and Commercial Real Estate

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...

A Better Deal for Restaurants: ABC Ratio Reform, Food Allergy Rules, and the New Tobacco Permitting System

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...

Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, and AI: Five New Rules for Customer-Facing Businesses

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...

Virginia’s New Leave Mandates: Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave — What Every Employer Needs to Know

Jun 18, 2026

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Virginia’s Employment Law Reset: Eight Changes That Affect Every Virginia Employer

Jun 15, 2026

Last week we covered Virginia’s biggest hiring-related change: the new pay transparency law. This week, the broader picture. Why it matters: Eight changes from the 2026 General Assembly touch virtually every Virginia employer regardless of industry. Several take...