On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education published a final rule rescinding portions of its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that had addressed practices or policies that disparately impacted students based on race, color, or national origin.
Organizations that proactively assess their AI governance frameworks today will be better positioned to manage regulatory risk tomorrow.
Written By: Theresa McCarthy Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia enacted one of the most significant packages of employment law reforms in recent years. If your business has employees in Virginia, these changes may affect your workplace. While several of these new laws will not take effect immediately, many require employers to begin planning now to ensure policies, handbooks, payroll practices, …
The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) proudly announces that with more than 27 years of experience in labor and employment law, Theresa McCarthy has long been a trusted advisor to executives, HR professionals, and in-house counsel. Now, she has distilled that wealth of knowledge into her new book, Employment Law Essentials for Employers: A Quick Legal Reference, Common Pitfalls, and Practical Advice, published in November 2024.
By Theresa McCarthy On July 29, 2025, Federal Guidance on DEI Programs was issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). A memorandum on DEI-related policies and practices that it considers unlawful. The memorandum provides examples of best practices to ensure that programs comply with federal discrimination laws. The guidance applies to entities that receive federal financial assistance or must …
Navigating COVID-19 compliance during this challenging time is a struggle for many employers. The current global pandemic is something employers have not faced before. Below, we have compiled links to relevant information which may be useful during this time of uncertainty.
Learn how the Charlotte Housing Authority succeeded in obtaining low-income housing tax credit award
In 2015, the Greensboro Housing Authority (“GHA”) took a significant step in repositioning its assets by converting 893 units in eight public housing developments to project-based Section 8 units under the HUD RAD program.
Sherrod Banks gave a free seminar on property tax exemptions for affordable housing in North Carolina and South Carolina at the Carolinas Council Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, just in time for developers, owners and housing authorities to prepare applications for property tax exemptions for 2016.