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Barry DuVal column: The PRO Act has many cons for businesses and workers

June 15th, 2021        Barry DuVal        Richmond Times-Dispatch

Barry DuVal column: The PRO Act has many cons for businesses and workers Richmond Times-Dispatch June 15, 2021 As cases of COVID-19 continue to decrease and the economy begins to recover, Virginians have a reason for optimism. I am proud of the way that Virginia businesses have responded to adversity and kept the health and […]

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Governor Announces UMW Board of Visitors Appointments

June 15th, 2021

The Virginia Governor’s Office announced on Friday the appointment of Robert J. Strassheim ’96 of Keswick, Virginia, to the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors (BOV). In addition, BOV Vice Rector Devon Williams Cushman ’93 of Richmond, as well as members Allida M. Black of Arlington and Patricia “Pat” Gwaltney McGinnis ’69 of Washington, […]

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AT&T Turns on New Mobile Broadband Site in Greenfield, Nelson County, VA

June 14th, 2021

Mobile Broadband Expansion in Rural Virginia Will Help Give AT&T Customers and FirstNet Subscribers Better Access to Mobile Internet JUNE 10, 2021  What’s the news? AT&T customers and FirstNet® subscribers around Greenfield in Nelson County, VA, got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell site to enhance the area’s mobile broadband […]

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AT&T Turns on New Mobile Broadband Site in Crewe, VA

June 14th, 2021

Mobile Broadband Expansion in Rural Virginia Will Help Give AT&T Customers and FirstNet Subscribers Better Access to Mobile Internet JUNE 10, 2021 What’s the news? AT&T customers and FirstNet® subscribers around Crewe, VA, got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell site to enhance the area’s mobile broadband coverage and help give […]

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Former Fortune 300 Corporation Deputy General Counsel Joins the Firm

June 14th, 2021

Norfolk, VA (June 10, 2021) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Greg E. Summy to the firm’s Norfolk office. Summy joins the firm as an Of Counsel. “Greg is a great addition to our firm’s legal team,” said Michael L. Sterling, Managing Partner. “He brings a broad range of […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Foundation Releases Blueprint Virginia 2030 Statewide Survey

June 10th, 2021

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber Foundation released a survey to ensure statewide representation for Virginia’s next policy-driven strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030. As part of the development process, the Virginia Chamber Foundation invites members of the business, economic development, workforce, education, and housing communities, as well as other community representatives from across […]

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Vandeventer Black Partner Anne G. Bibeau honored as Virginia’s Go To Lawyer

June 9th, 2021

Norfolk, VA (June 8, 2021) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that partner and practice area leader, Anne G. Bibeau, has been included in Virginia Lawyers Weekly (VLW) “Virginia’s Go To Lawyers” group of honorees. According to VLW, this program recognizes leading lawyers in a particular field, and this second round focused on employment law. […]

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Recent Attack On World’s Largest Meat Supplier Shows Businesses Are Vulnerable To Ransomware

June 7th, 2021

A few weeks ago, details of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack filled the news cycle, and by now, most people have heard about the latest ransomware attack to hit the news.  Brazil’s JBS S.A., the world’s largest meat processing company, was targeted this week by a ransomware attack that, according to reports, appeared to have […]

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PRESS RELEASE: 2021 Virginia Health Care Conference: Addressing the Needs of Our Workforce and Providing Greater Equity in Health Care

June 3rd, 2021

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2021 Virginia Health Care Conference concluded, with virtual participation of more than 300 Virginians from around the Commonwealth. This conference featured industry experts, physicians, and other health care professionals to discuss how we can look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and make Virginia more economically competitive by addressing the […]

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New Law Degree Program Options for Averett Students through Partnership with Appalachian School of Law

May 27th, 2021

DANVILLE, Va. (May 26, 2021) – Averett University and Appalachian School of Law (ASL) are teaming up to help students seeking a law degree complete their education sooner. The new partnership agreement between the two institutions, made official at today’s signing event at Averett University in Danville, Va., consists of two pathways: a three-plus-three dual-degree […]

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