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Matt Broughton was featured on Roanoke news station WSLS 10 about the dangers of snow and ice falling from vehicles and how Virginia’s negligence laws apply. Watch the Feature Here In the wintertime, weather advisories are often issued cautioning drivers to be extremely careful on roads and interstates. Snow and ice on these surfaces can result in extremely low friction between the tire and the pavement, often resulting in horrible crashes and sometimes involving serious bodily injury or death. Unfortunately, it is not only the snow and ice on the road surfaces that pose a substantial danger. Snow and ice […]

Gentry Locke is honored to announce the publication of the first Administrative Law update in the Annual Survey of Virginia Law since 2014. Noah Sullivan was chosen to pen this first update in ten years because of his unique perspectives on administrative law and regulatory issues. Sullivan has practiced administrative law in the private sector and also been “in the room where it happens” in the Virginia Governor’s office. While Virginia administrative law has been stable, Virginia politics have not. The state’s political dynamics have significantly changed in the last ten years. This article predicts that, because of those trends, […]

Tuesday, February 4, was the midway point for the Virginia General Assembly, known as “Crossover.” Each chamber will now only deal with legislation that originated from the other. Over 2,000 bills, constitutional amendments, and joint study resolutions were introduced for consideration. This number has been significantly diminished and will continue to be before the General Assembly adjourns Sine Die on February 22. Below are updates on legislative initiatives previously mentioned in the Pre-Session Report. Artificial Intelligence Over the past year, the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) met to discuss legislation carried over from the 2024 Session. All four […]

Article by Todd Leeson[1] There is much confusion regarding whether private sector employers are able to maintain policies regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.  I have been following the public policy and legal issues surrounding DEI for years.  I have also closely scrutinized the activities over the last few weeks including the Executive Orders (EOs) recently issued by President Trump.  This article is the combination of my experience, as well as dozens upon dozens of articles and legal authorities I have studied. It is not exhaustive, but is intended to convey my primary thoughts at this time. […]

If you or a loved one has been affected by an aviation accident, understanding your legal options is crucial. Learn how Gentry Locke’s experienced attorneys can help pursue justice and compensation for you or your family.  Learn More Here On the night of January 29, 2025, one of the most devastating plane crashes in U.S. history took place in Washington, D.C. That evening, a Bombardier CRJ700 plane (American Airlines flight 5342), transporting four crew members and 60 passengers, was flying northbound over the Potomac River and preparing to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on runway 33.[1] As […]