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Thank you to Richmond SHRM for putting us on the stage and everyone who came to watch the HR on Mock Trial last week! At this annual must-attend event, the Woods Rogers Labor & Employment team presented a mock trial based on a real whistleblower case - where a retaliation claim is made by an HR Manager against an HR Director. Thanks to everyone who turned out for this fun and educational program! #WoodsRogers #SHRM #HR #whistleblower Victor Cardwell, Thomas Winn, Emily Kendall Chowhan, Leah Stiegler, Anne Bibeau, Frederick Schutt

We are excited to open registration for the Woods Rogers 43rd Annual Labor & Employment seminars. If you’re feeling unsure about what the future holds for your HR team and your workforce, you’re not alone! Join us as we discuss the latest changes in employment law and the biggest issues facing your workforce. Along with practical tips and real-world examples, we’ll bring a dose of good humor and a lot of fun. #WoodsRogers #fromtensetotranquil #HRZen Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4dVF073

The Department of Defense (DoD) recently published a proposed rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate contractual requirements pertaining to the proposed Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program. The new proposed rule is a significant development in the path toward finalizing the CMMC 2.0 program. Based on its current trajectory, the likelihood of a finalized CMMC 2.0 going into effect in 2025 is quite high. Beth Burgin Waller and Patrick Austin, members of the Woods Rogers Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice group, provide an overview of the key provisions contained in the proposed DFARS rule. #WoodsRogers #cybersecurity #DOD https://bit.ly/3XghgFi

Justin Lugar recently joined Tom Hagy host and producer of the Emerging Litigation Podcast, to discuss recent developments in whistleblowing. With the DOJ’s emphasis on alleviating healthcare fraud, Justin provides insights on how many whistleblower cases come to be, the challenges and benefits of rewarding whistleblowers, and how companies can respond effectively when presented with claims. We’re grateful to Tom for this excellent conversation! Tune into the full episode below. #WoodsRogers #litigation https://bit.ly/3MgmBFW

The attorneys work daily to deliver on our promise of exceptional legal services. Their work demonstrates to clients, colleagues, and peers what it means to discover uncommon ground. Recognition of this work from our peers is a great honor. For that reason, Woods Rogers is pleased to announce that 71 attorneys have been named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America. Demonstrating their excellent legal work and commitment to their profession, nine attorneys from Roanoke, Richmond, and Norfolk also were named “Lawyer of the Year.” Additionally, 11 attorneys in four cities were named to the annual list of “Ones to Watch.” Congratulations to all! View the full list of honorees in the announcement below. #WoodsRogers #BestLawyers https://bit.ly/3AoNrJx

What’s the Tea in L&E is a video series focused on the latest developments in labor and employment law. In this segment, Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan discuss the use of “mouse jigglers” by remote workers. A staggering 8% of remote employees fake work productivity. Leah and Emily outline how employers can set expectations, monitor, and measure their remote workers’ productivity. #WoodsRogers #WFH #remoteworkers #HR https://bit.ly/3X8u94d

Beth Burgin Waller was recently quoted in Dark Reading about a proposed requirement that Australian companies report when they make ransom payments. The move is part of a proposed Cyber Security Act, set to be brought before the Australian parliament in the next few weeks. "The goal with such laws is to allow governments to have insight into funds going to bad actors in order to be able to track those payments and hopefully bring criminals to justice," Beth told Dark Reading in an interview. "With laws like this popping up locally across the globe, it creates a patchwork quilt of compliance for multi-national organizations with perhaps a headquarters in the United States but significant operations in Australia.” You can read about the proposed legislation and Beth’s perspective in Dark Reading below. https://bit.ly/3WWIwbu

It's not too late to register for this year's annual Richmond SHRM HR on Mock Trial! On Wednesday, August 14, Woods Rogers Labor & Employment attorneys will present a mock trial based on a real whistleblower case. In this case, a retaliation claim is made by an HR Manager against an HR Director. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ejjEpJkt #WoodsRogers #laborandemployment #HR #whistleblower

Thank you to Tom Hagy, host and producer of the Emerging Litigation Podcast, for welcoming Beth Burgin Waller on a his latest episode to cover recent developments in cybersecurity. Tom and Beth discuss the National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience and its implications for energy, water, transportation, and other critical sectors. CrowdStrike’s recent outage, while not a ransomware attack, underscores the importance of testing and transparency around cyber incidents and the vulnerabilities that drive critical industries. Tune in to the full episode below. #WoodsRogers #cybersecurity #CrowdStrike https://bit.ly/3Wwjmz4

It's not too late to register for this no cost Lunch & Learn opportunity with Autumn R. Visser! #WoodsRogers #smallbusinesses #lunchandlearn https://lnkd.in/e6axMr-M