Williams Mullen has represented clients before the Virginia General Assembly and executive branch for over 30 years. The 2024 legislative session, Virginia’s 405th legislative session, adjourned on March 9th. There were a...more
The 2022 General Assembly session adjourned sine die on March 12, 2022. This year’s session was a so-called “long session,” and lasted 60 days instead of the 45 day “short session,” which occurs in oddnumbered years. Over the...more
In November 2021, Virginians elected Republicans to all three statewide Executive Branch offices, which had been controlled by Democrats since 2013, and regained control of the House of Delegates after two years of Democratic...more
The 2021 General Assembly session adjourned sine die (Latin for adjourning with no appointed day for resumption) on February 8th. The General Assembly convened its 2021 Special Session on February 10th and adjourned sine die...more
3/4/2021
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Paid Sick Leave Act ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
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State and Local Government ,
State Budgets ,
State Legislatures ,
Tax Code
The 2020 Special Session began on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to address the forecasted budget shortfall, impacts directly associated with COVID-19, and the ongoing calls for social and criminal justice reforms. At the start of the...more
10/23/2020
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Criminal Justice Reform ,
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Governor Northam ,
Law Enforcement ,
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Telemedicine
Business leaders recognize the importance of seeking legal counsel to navigate the complex laws and regulations governing health care. However, changing business practices to comply with the legal landscape can be costly,...more