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Virginia’s new noncompete law — effective July 1, 2026 — bans noncompete agreements if an employer terminates an employee without cause and does not provide severance benefits or other monetary compensation. Employers should start preparing for compliance now to avoid costly penalties.

Episode 5 of the Debt Sales 101 mini-series examines the critical intersection of legal structure, regulatory compliance, and commercial terms in debt purchase and sale agreements. The discussion explores how key contractual provisions allocate risk between buyers and sellers while addressing regulatory expectations. Listeners will learn how well-drafted agreements enable scalable debt sale programs by aligning regulatory requirements with commercial objectives.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) has announced, via a pre-publication Federal Register Notice, that it intends to delay the submission period for manufacturers to report on their per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) uses, extending the start date of the six-month reporting period from April 13, 2026, to either (1) 60 days after the effective date of the upcoming rule aimed at revising the program, or (2) January 31, 2027—whichever is earlier.