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On May 19, 2026, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that she intends to veto what would have been Virginia’s first class action statute. Virginia and Mississippi remain the only two states without a class action mechanism. Class actions in Virginia had been discussed for some time, and with Democratic majorities in both chambers and a Democratic governor, proponents saw 2026 as their opportunity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5jxjZEV McGuireWoods LLP authors: Bryan Fratkin, Ginnie Bondurant Price, Travis Gunn

The latest episode of the Legacy Planning, Once Removed podcast hosted by McGuireWoods LLP partner Stephen Murphy, former leader of the firm’s Private Wealth Services Practice Group, is now live. In “Estate Tax Planning for the Family Business,” Murphy explores strategies to help family business owners plan for estate tax liabilities that can create significant financial pressure and potentially force the sale of a business during generational transitions. The episode outlines approaches that may help manage, reduce or even eliminate estate tax exposure. Tune in: https://lnkd.in/gmgnMwCS #estateplanning #wealthmanagement

McGuireWoods LLP is accepting applications for our 2027 2L summer associate program. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/gfHbHpXB #MWSummer2027 #MWExcellence #LawStudents #FutureLawyers #LawFirmLife #LawSchool

In the latest episode of McGuireWoods LLP’s Health+Tech podcast, partners and hosts Kristen McDermott Woodrum and Allyson M. Maur speak with seasoned commercial leader Chris Rupp about what it takes to bring MedTech innovations from concept to commercialization. Tune in for insights on AI, wearables, commercial strategy and where the next wave of MedTech innovation may emerge. https://lnkd.in/g5zUp8Qw

The executive order “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting” directs executive branch agencies to prioritize fixed-price and performance-based contracts in federal procurement and review large cost-reimbursement agreements. Read on for key provisions of the order, the practical implications for federal contractors and subcontractors, and recommended steps for compliance. https://lnkd.in/gx9pMd3D McGuireWoods LLP authors: Ned Childs, Jason Vespoli, Abram Pafford, Jack L. White, John Sullivan and Sophie Marsh

McGuireWoods LLP advised Dominion Energy in its definitive agreement to combine with NextEra Energy, Inc. in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $420 billion and a market capitalization of approximately $249 billion. The merger would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility business by market cap and one of the world’s largest energy infrastructure companies. “This historic transaction represents a defining moment for the utility sector and a significant milestone for Dominion Energy’s long-term strategic vision,” said partner Joanne Katsantonis, who led the McGuireWoods team advising Dominion with associate Johnny Mac Yates, along with partners Michael Woodard, Emilie McNally and Chris Keegan. Additional key contributors were partners Jay Hughes and Arrion Dennis and associates Emily Blair, Andrew Kintner, Noah Holman and Joey Gaston. The team also included Joseph K. Reid III, Elaine Ryan and Timothy Patterson (regulatory); Robert B. Wynne (employee benefits); Jon Neal (tax); Lake Taylor and David Rivard (capital markets); Brent Justus (antitrust); and Julia English (FERC). Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9utJP8N

Join McGuireWoods LLP on May 26 for Cybersecurity Regulation and Preparedness: Federal Enforcement, State Requirements and Board Oversight, part of a three-part series hosted by the firm’s Corporate Sustainability practice focused on emerging disclosure risks and regulatory developments affecting public and private companies. As #cybersecurity regulation and enforcement evolve, companies are facing increasing pressure around disclosure obligations, cyber preparedness, board oversight and cross-border data transfers. McGuireWoods attorneys David Hirsch and Nate Williams, CIPP/US will discuss recent developments shaping the U.S. cybersecurity regulatory landscape, including:   • SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements and enforcement trends   • Board and management oversight of cyber risk   • State breach notification and preparedness requirements   • DOJ bulk data rule and cross-border data transfers Register today: https://lnkd.in/gr6mtndp Upcoming webinars in the series: June 17 | Understanding the Evolving AI Regulatory Landscape: Federal and State Developments July 7 | Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals: Disclosure Risks and Regulatory Scrutiny

Stakeholders negotiating sweeping amendments to federal accreditation regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will begin their final session to achieve consensus today. Read on to learn more about the ED’s proposed amendments, the negotiators’ initial responses to the proposed amendments and the likely outcome of the final session. https://lnkd.in/gv8_jnnJ McGuireWoods LLP authors: T.W. Bruno, Hannah Gourdie, David M.

On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission published a landmark proposed rule that will transform the regulatory landscape for medical isotopes. The rule addresses long-standing inefficiencies in the licensing framework governing byproduct material, which encompasses virtually every radioisotope used in nuclear medicine. Read on to learn more about the proposed rule and what it means for sponsors and operators. https://lnkd.in/gieZ_SHE McGuireWoods LLP authors: Kevin Madagan, Jessica Vaughn, Ph.D.

Welcome McGuireWoods LLP summer associates! Over the next 10 weeks, 35 law students from 24 law schools will work alongside attorneys across the firm, gaining hands-on experience, building connections and contributing to meaningful client work in offices nationwide. https://lnkd.in/gYUN6SCv #MWSummer2026 #MWExcellence #LawStudents #FutureLawyers #LawFirmLife #LawSchool