Virginia Legislature Passes Widespread Bill of Employment-Related Reforms

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Quick Hits The Virginia General Assembly has passed legislation that would ban non-compete agreements for health care professionals. HB1 and SB1 would establish a multi-year schedule to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by January 1, 2028, with additional changes based on the Consumer Price Index beginning in 2029. SB258 and SB790 would … Read more

Markets Watchdog Passes Amid Iran Insider Trading Allegations

Markets Watchdog Passes Amid Iran Insider Trading Allegations

Last Saturday, while the world markets were closed, President Donald Trump issued a serious threat to the leaders of Iran: Open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or the United States will “destroy” the country’s energy plants. Then, shortly before American traders returned to work on Monday, Trump backed away from that weakness, announcing … Read more