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Virginia’s Debt Collection Laws Under Scrutiny: New Legislation Offers Hope for Families
A political firestorm has erupted over the future of the Virginia Military Institute’s first Black superintendent, Ret. Maj. General Cedric Wins, with accusations flying that lawmakers attempted to strong-arm the…
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New report finds Virginia is weak on protecting families from financial ruin
(WSET) — A new report finds Virginia to be weak in protecting families from financial ruin.The National Consumer Law Center…
CFA Leads Coalition with Consumer and Digital Rights Groups to Support Virginia Ban on Data Sale · Consumer Federation of America
The Virginia Senate passed a bill, SB 1023, banning the sale of consumers’ precise geolocation information, and it’s now pending…
Price gouging protections in effect in Virginia ahead of winter storm | News
richmond, va. – Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Monday that Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s declaration of a state of emergency has…
These consumer protection bills have gained traction in Virginia General Assembly
The General Assembly is moving legislation to protect consumers from aggressive debt collection, junk fees and efforts to get past…
Baby Shark takes a bite for Virginia consumer protection
A 2-year-old ordered a music subscription through a Fairfax County family's Alexa device. It could lead to a first-in-the-nation consumer…
Study highlights successes of Virginia’s oyster restoration efforts
Spreading oyster shells on top of existing reefs provides new habitat on which juvenile oysters attach and helps maintain the…
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Sun Valley woman says mold has taken over her apartment—and no agencies will help
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Sun Valley woman says she and her son are trapped…
Arbitration clause in employment contract deemed binding Virginia Attorneys Weekly
An arbitration provision in a plaintiff’s employment contract should be enforced against him despite his…
Boeing to put off about 200 staff in megarocket program
Arlington County-based Fortune Global 500 aerospace and defense giant Boeing plans to lay off about…
Derivatives alternate so as to add 33 jobs in Fairfax
Nodal Exchange, a derivatives exchange, will invest $300,000 to expand its Fairfax County operations, adding…