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The 5-Day Countdown: Navigating Virginia FOIA with Confidence

9/10/2026

FOIA compliance is everyone’s responsibility—not just the Clerk, Attorney, or FOIA Officer. This virtual engagement will break down the Virginia Freedom of Information Act in a way that makes sense for everyday local government employees. We’ll explore what FOIA covers, …

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Protected or Exposed? The Ins and Outs of Sovereign Immunity

9/10/2026

Sovereign immunity can be one of a local government’s most important legal protections — but knowing when it applies is key. This virtual engagement breaks down the basics in plain English, explores the difference between protected and potentially exposed activities, …

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2026 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Wytheville)

7/13/2026

The 2026 VRSA Fall Education Forums will cover several timely and interactive topics, including: How Can We Help You? An ADA Discussion Is it Compensable? A Judge-for-a-Day Workers’ Compensation Workshop From Headlines to Home: Recent Cyber Incidents and Bringing Awareness …

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2026 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Harrisonburg)

7/13/2026

The 2026 VRSA Fall Education Forums will cover several timely and interactive topics, including: How Can We Help You? An ADA Discussion Is it Compensable? A Judge-for-a-Day Workers’ Compensation Workshop From Headlines to Home: Recent Cyber Incidents and Bringing Awareness …

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2026 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Lorton)

7/13/2026

The 2026 VRSA Fall Education Forums will cover several timely and interactive topics, including: How Can We Help You? An ADA Discussion Is it Compensable? A Judge-for-a-Day Workers’ Compensation Workshop From Headlines to Home: Recent Cyber Incidents and Bringing Awareness …

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2026 VRSA Fall Education Forum (Williamsburg)

7/13/2026

The 2026 VRSA Fall Education Forums will cover several timely and interactive topics, including: How Can We Help You? An ADA Discussion Is it Compensable? A Judge-for-a-Day Workers’ Compensation Workshop From Headlines to Home: Recent Cyber Incidents and Bringing Awareness …

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2026 VRSA Annual Meeting (Glen Allen)

1/16/2026

The Annual Meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook, and topics this year include: –   The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Overview Including Updates from the 2026 General Assembly –   From Headlines to Home:  Recent Cyber Incidents and …

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Going Green: Analyzing Marijuana Legalization

1/16/2026

To view a recording of this presentation, please click here. Cannabis (marijuana) has been legal in Virginia for five years now, and there are still questions about how this impacts the workplace. During this virtual session, we will take a look …

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General FOIA Training for Public Entities

9/09/2025

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is the state law governing access by citizens of Virginia and representatives of the media to public records and meetings of public bodies. This virtual session will provide a general overview of FOIA, how to handle such …

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Are You Getting the Best Protection from your Contracts? Get Out And Look!

9/09/2025

Getting quality contractors can be difficult, especially in light of Virginia’s procurement laws. We want to provide some guidance, listen to your concerns, and collectively discuss ideas about how we can look at, review, and select the contractors that are …

Read More › “Are You Getting the Best Protection from your Contracts? Get Out And Look!”

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