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insightCinnamon A. Baker, director of talent management, was recently interviewed by Virginia Business magazine on the topic of law firms focusing on diversity and inclusion in their recruitment and retention plans. In the article, Cinnamon not only cites the need for law firms to adopt a diversity and inclusion strategic plan, she also notes Williams Mullen’s existing affinity networks that are designed to support attorneys that come from diverse backgrounds.
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insightOn the latest episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Laura Windsor, chair of Williams Mullen’s Labor, Employment and Immigration Practice who shares her insight on three employment initiatives we are closely monitoring under the new Biden Administration. From COVID-19 vaccine policies and return to work protocols to sweeping pro labor law changes, you won’t want to miss this episode.
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insightAs a practitioner who regularly advises clients on qualified opportunity zone (OZ) matters, I have spent the bulk of the past three years discussing ground lease structures. Developer clients initially cringed at the notion, but capitulated as we discussed the lack of clarity in OZ guidance and the risk of investor disqualification. A recent IRS clarification, however, may negate the need for ground leases in many, if not most, of the scenarios previously necessitating them. This should be welcome news for real estate developers transacting in the land of OZ, especially given that the 10% tax forgiveness deadline for OZ investments looms in the not-so-distant future.
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insightClick on the image below for a full PDF of the Environmental Newsletter.
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insightWilliams Mullen is pleased to announce that Megan Nedostup* has joined the firm as a senior land use planner in the Land Use Practice. She is based in the firm’s Charlottesville office.
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insightWilliams Mullen is pleased to announce that the firm’s Litigation Practice has been recognized in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation.
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insightLike everything else today, the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) ebbs and flows depending on which political party holds office.
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insightConsider the following hypothetical: for the last decade, Distributor, Inc., had great success selling Acme Co. widgets.
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insightManufacturers of chemical substances in the United States are well aware of the regulatory burdens placed on their industry by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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insightEPA recently issued significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for three chemical substances as a result of their premanufacture notices (PMNs).