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Upon signature by Gov. Spencer Cox, Utah will join five other states in enacting a law that specifically regulates earned wage access (EWA) providers as nonlenders.   EWA is an on-demand payment product that allows workers to access their wages as they are earned, rather than waiting for scheduled pay periods. If signed, Utah will join Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin, which enacted legislation regulating EWA products in 2023 and 2024. Similar to the legislation adopted in Missouri, Utah’s H.B. 279 — the Earned Wage Access Services Act — is a registration regime that largely follows other industry-favorable EWA legislation.   Read on for further details about the legislation and what it means for providers and consumers. https://lnkd.in/ggj88W6U #employeebenefits #laborandemployment McGuireWoods LLP authors: Aaron Marienthal and Alexandra Farley

McGuireWoods LLP’s Atlanta office welcomed 1Ls on March 5 for a panel and reception. Partners and associates shared how the office has grown, emphasizing the value of a strong legal presence in the Southeast. They also highlighted the firm’s commitment to an inclusive, supportive environment where lawyers can be their authentic selves. After the panel, students networked with McGuireWoods attorneys and recruiting professionals during a reception. https://lnkd.in/gPpp2-v7 #MWsummer2025 #summerassociates

On Feb 27, McGuireWoods LLP Pittsburgh lawyers Gretchen E. Woodruff and Mitchell Corsi returned to their alma mater, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, to attend a career networking event. They informed students about McGuireWoods and opportunities with the firm. https://lnkd.in/gPpp2-v7 #MWsummer2025 #summerassociates

McGuireWoods LLP’s latest Emerging Manager Spotlight features Constance Freedman, founder and managing partner of Moderne Ventures and the Moderne Passport, an early-stage investment fund and industry immersion program that focuses on technologies such as enterprise #SaaS, #AI, robotics, deep tech, sustainability, data and digital transaction management, and targets companies in and around the multi-trillion-dollar industries of real estate, finance, insurance and #sustainability. https://lnkd.in/geqbTpYu #emergingmanager #privateequity Author: Jon Finger

On Feb. 25, McGuireWoods LLP New York lawyers Zach Missan and Kelly Hogan attended the Cardozo School of Law Annual Employer Forum, where they connected with 1L students and shared information about the firm’s summer associate program. https://lnkd.in/gPpp2-v7 #MWsummer2025 #summerassociates

McGuireWoods LLP continues to grow its national #employmentlitigation practice with the arrival of partner Timothy Rusche, who has over two decades of experience advising #employers in wage-and-hour litigation and #compliance matters. Rusche joins the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office, strengthening the firm’s California #labor and #employment capabilities. bit.ly/41Izno2

Agenda announced for the 21st Annual Healthcare Private Equity & Finance Conference. Join us for two days of expert discussions on #healthcare #privateequity, #lending and #finance – and the trends driving this dynamic sector. We’re excited to welcome Lance Armstrong — co-founder and managing partner of Next Ventures, seven-time Tour de France winner, cancer survivor, endurance athlete and podcast host — as a keynote speaker on May 14. Through Next Ventures, Armstrong and his team invest in #health, fitness and performance-focused companies. Register today to hear firsthand insights on navigating opportunities and challenges in this space, participate in panel discussions and network with other industry leaders. https://lnkd.in/gbAsq3XZ #HCPE2025 #healthcareprivateequity

McGuireWoods LLP partners David Martin Connelly, Julia English, Katlyn A. Farrell, Aaron Flynn, Drew Gann, Vishwa Link and Todd Mullins were honored in the 2025 “Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers” guide to top U.S. lawyers who advise clients on #energy regulatory, litigation and transactional matters. https://lnkd.in/gEBAPNCe #energylaw #energyregulation

State court rejection of federal preemption in product liability claim highlights uncertainty for manufacturers. https://lnkd.in/gygz6Q47 #productliability #masstort McGuireWoods LLP authors: Kirsten Bahnson, Frank Talbott, Natalina D. (DePina), Samuel L. Tarry, Justin Howard

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women shaping industries, breaking barriers and creating opportunities for future leaders. For eight years, McGuireWoods LLP’s Women in Private Equity & Finance Initiative has fostered a thriving community of over 1,400 members, dedicated to advancing women in the industry. Explore the Women to Know in Private Equity & Finance 2022-2024 retrospective: https://lnkd.in/g3kfwbpb #MWPEWomen #WomenInPE #womeninfinance #privateequity #InternationalWomensDay2025 #IWD2025 #ChooseToChallenge #WomenWhoLead