Legislation

New FTC Final Rule Bans Most Non-Compete Clauses in Employer Agreements

By: Elizabeth Coleman On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to issue a Final Rule banning…

7 months ago

VA Governor Clarifies Liability Limits for Providers During COVID-19

Last week, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order 60, which clarifies that certain provisions in the Virginia Code apply…

5 years ago

Special Loan Programs for Small Businesses Under the CARES Act

by G. Wythe Michael The CARES Act (the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act”) has now passed both houses…

5 years ago

Opioid Prescription and Treatment Changes in Effect in 2018

by Bonnie P. Lane This article was originally published in the Spring 2018 issue of Hampton Roads Physician. In 2017,…

6 years ago

2018 Legislative Update for Healthcare Practitioners

by Nora T. Ciancio Now that the 2018 Virginia General Assembly has concluded, we can report on the status of…

7 years ago

“Must Watch” Healthcare Bills for Virginia Practitioners in 2018

by Nora Ciancio Both the House of Delegates and the Senate have introduced a number of healthcare bills in the…

7 years ago

Mental Health Services in Virginia – Where Are We Now?

by Bonnie P. Lane The sufficiency of Virginia’s behavioral health laws has been thrust into the spotlight due to two…

7 years ago

The 5 Most Important Pieces of 2017 Legislation Regarding Opioids in Virginia

by Taylor D. Brewer The following bills were passed during the 2017 legislative session: HB1453/SB848: Authorizes the Department of Behavioral…

7 years ago

The 4 Most Important Pieces of 2017 Legislation for Virginia Healthcare Providers

By Taylor D. Brewer The following bills were passed during the 2017 legislative session and will be in effect as…

7 years ago