WRVBLaw Podcast

WRVBLaw Podcast

Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black combines the forces of Woods Rogers, founded in Roanoke in 1893, and Vandeventer Black, established in Norfolk in 1883. The new firm continues to promote the original firms' principles of mutual respect, community leadership, and unwavering dedication to client service. The combined firm of more than 130 attorneys provides a robust offering of enhanced legal expertise for Virginia businesses, including the growing technology and manufacturing corridors. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING The following podcast/presentation contains purely informational, educational, or technical material. The views expressed herein represent the opinions of those appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect those of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC and, accordingly, should not be construed as representing the opinion of Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC. This content may include attorney advertising. Our videos are for general information about the topics discussed and are not legal advice, nor does any exchange of information associated with this video in any way establishes an attorney-client relationship. Disclaimer: https://vanblacklaw.com/disclaimer

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April 20, 2022 16 mins
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After legalizing simple possession of marijuana less than 1 year ago, Virginia is seeking to become the next state, behind Oregon to decriminalize the possession of psilocybin or psilocyn, commonly known as psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms.  Recent legislation introduced in the Virginia Senate this week by Senators Ghazala Hashmi (D) and Jennifer Boysko (D) would make the possession of these substances by a person over 21 punishabl...

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Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced the Department of Justice’s new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, aimed at combatting “new and emerging cyber threats to the security of sensitive information and critical systems.” The Initiative will be led by the Department’s Civil Division Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, and is a direct result of the Department’s comprehensive cyber review ordered by Deputy Monaco last ...
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On November 4, 2021, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by releasing the latest and highly anticipated iteration of the CMMC program – CMMC 2.0.
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In this day and age, employees are more connected than ever. The hybrid workplace is here to stay, and for employees, this means relying on connected devices from their home offices.
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Phishing has been a staple in the cybersecurity threat landscape for decades. That means that phishing is one of the most dangerous activities to an organization’s cybersecurity health. As a result, the need for proper anti-phishing hygiene and best practices is an absolute must.

With that in mind, here are a few quick best practices and tips for dealing with phishing threats. Think before you click on any suspicious emails, links, ...

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Marijuana Banking Legislation Update:

 

This week, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would prohibit financial institutions from being penalized for doing business with marijuana companies, was stripped from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the omnibus spending bill pending in Congress. In September, the House included the SAFE Banking Act as an amendment to the NDAA for the fiscal year 2022, but ...

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Over the past few years, some of the largest and well-known companies have been affected by data breaches resulting in millions of dollars in losses.  Smaller businesses are not immune from data breaches, and even a small data breach impacting only a few thousand records can expose a business to significant losses and reputational damage that may have a devastating impact on its ability to function.  Various attack methods can be u...

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This recording provides an overview of the recent legislation, the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority and licensing, and general considerations for new businesses in Virginia. ​ 

-Virginia’s Cannabis Landscape​ 

-Virginia’s New Marijuana Law​ 

-Regulations/Licensing​ 

-Business and Employment Considerations 

 

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On this episode of Technology Roundup attorney Jonathan V. Gallo discusses the Consumer Data Protection Act, Virginia’s New Data Privacy Law, entity exclusions, businesses' responsibilities, rights of consumers, and enforcement.
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The following episode discusses Virginia’s General Assembly’s House Bill 2312 and Senate Bill 1406.
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