28 Aug Renewable Energy Update: Key Trends and Developments
Here are five recent and notable developments in the renewable energy industry in Virginia, the mid-Atlantic, and across the country....
Author: Jared Burden
26 Jul Small Modular Nuclear Reactors and Virginia’s “All of the Above” Energy Strategy
In Virginia, as the demand for data centers continues to surge, the Commonwealth finds itself at a crossroads of innovation and necessity. ...
10 Jul Midyear 2024 Virginia Solar Industry Trends and Observations
For over a year, GreeneHurlocker has published a frequent newsletter discussing recent decisions made at the county level in Virginia – planning commissions and Boards of Supervisors,...
02 Jul The Risks of “AI Washing”: What Businesses Need to Know
AI – artificial intelligence – is a buzzword that has been prone to get caught up in hype and hyperbole. A company that communicates to its investors using hype and hyperbole about its AI capabilities runs the same risk as any company that embellishes...
03 May Recent Legislative Action Seeks to Boost Renewable Energy Market in Virginia
Renewable energy continues to be a hot topic and subject of legislation in Richmond, with recent legislative developments paving the way for increased adoption and investment in clean energy projects....
25 Apr FTC Issues Final Rule Which Bans Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide for Most Employers
On April 23, 2024, in a 3-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning non-compete clauses in most employment agreements nationwide. ...
12 Mar Federal Court Rules that Corporate Transparency Act is Unconstitutional, but the Scope of the Decision is Limited
In a ruling with very specific and limited impact, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama recently held the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA,” the subject of a recent post on this blog) unconstitutional on the grounds that the CTA exceeds Congress's...
29 Feb Navigating the Digital Frontier: Social Media and Securities Law Legal Risks for Startups and Entrepreneurs
In the fast-paced world of startups and entrepreneurship, blending the old with the new can often lead to unexpected challenges, especially in the realm of legal compliance. Take, for instance, the intersection of age-old U.S. securities laws—which governs the raising of capital—and the dynamic domain...
13 Feb Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements and Unique Challenges for the Renewable Energy Sector
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new federal law that imposes reporting requirements on many businesses of all sizes, has flown under the radar for many entrepreneurs and business leaders. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, a significant number of small businesses, in...
15 Jan Virginia General Assembly Introduces Bills Proposing Significant Changes to Permitting Process for Commercial-Scale Solar and Energy Storage
The kickoff of the Virginia General Assembly’s 2024 Legislative Session brought the introduction of two bills proposing significant changes to the permitting process for commercial-scale solar and energy storage, in response to an emerging trend of localities implementing policy roadblocks to renewable energy development. ...