North Carolina’s House Bill 130: Energy Choice/Solar Decommissioning Requirement - Now in Effect
Over the last three years, following the implementation of an interim policy from the NCAA in July 2021, college student-athletes have been able to pursue name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. In addition to the NCAA rules,...more
At the end of October, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 292, which reestablishes the Secretary of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board (EJ Board) as the...more
In 2018, second-term Governor Roy Cooper issued climate-related Executive Orders, which was followed in 2019 by the state’s clean energy plan. North Carolina made a big stride toward making a positive impact on climate change...more
A new Executive Order by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper aims to accelerate the state’s shift to zero-emission trucks and buses. The Executive Order aims to increase the availability of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty...more
On January 7, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 246 affirming North Carolina’s commitment to a clean energy economy and directing next steps in the State’s plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas...more
COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a comprehensive resource that provides information pertaining to official actions, guidance, updates, and...more
Virginia Resources Updated: August 26, 2021 - North Carolina Resources Updated: September 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a...more
On September 20, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 320 into law, permitting North Carolina corporations to hold shareholders’ meetings solely by means of remote communication under the North Carolina...more
As discussed in our March 17, 2020 and April 3, 2020 client alerts, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the ability of North Carolina corporations to hold in-person meetings of shareholders. Because the North...more
Virginia Resources Updated: August 26, 2021. North Carolina Resources Updated: August 20, 2021. COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a...more
Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021. North Carolina Resources Updated: August 20, 2021. COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a...more
On July 29, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 224 (the "Order"), which implements additional safety measures for workers at Cabinet agencies in the state and strongly encourages private businesses and...more
Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021. North Carolina Resources Updated: July 30, 2021. COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a...more
This week, two different sets of guidance were published that impact employers’ COVID-19 policies. First, on July 27, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance to recommend that...more
Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued a new Executive Order 220 extending certain COVID-19 response measures. Among other things, the new Order extends Executive Order 215, which lifted many COVID-19 restrictions, but left in...more
This week, Legislators worked on the budget bill and considered other bills. State Budget Bill - House and Senate leaders this week announced an agreement for state budget spending caps for fiscal years 2022 and 2023....more
This week, the Senate considered a grant and tax bill and a bill to incent unemployed workers to return to work, while the House passed a broadband bill. Senate Grant and Tax bill - Two Senate committees this...more
Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021 - North Carolina Resources Updated: May 19, 2021 - COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a comprehensive...more
The legislature’s long-awaited crossover deadline has come and gone. The dash to move bills out of their chamber of origin was relatively calm compared to previous years, but crossover week still saw lengthy committee and...more
This week, Governor Roy Cooper issued a new Executive Order 215 lifting mass gathering and social distancing limits and most mask mandate restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. The new Order is effective on May 14, 2021 at...more
There is no clear guidance on whether employers may treat vaccinated and unvaccinated employees differently. Employers considering changes to their policies that would treat employees differently based on vaccination status,...more
Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021 - North Carolina Resources Updated: April 30, 2021 - COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a...more
This week, Gov. Roy Cooper issued a new Executive Order lifting many COVID-19 restrictions and legislators considered a number of bills. Order Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions - This week, Gov. Roy...more
This week, Governor Roy Cooper issued a new Executive Order 209 relaxing the outdoor mask mandate and easing the mass gathering limit restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. The new Order is effective on April 30, 2021 at 5...more
Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021 North Carolina Resources Updated: March 26, 2021 COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a...more