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Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that Conway H. Sheild, III, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Newport News Bar Association. Conway is a seasoned real estate attorney with more than five decades of legal experience. He has built a distinguished career in commercial banking, business transactions, and real estate law.

Executive Summary On June 10, 2026, FIFA approved a new regulatory framework for the global football transfer system, including a new version of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) and related amendments to the FIFA Disciplinary Code, FIFA Governance Regulations, and the Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal. The January 2027 RSTP has now entered into force, and the principal changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Crossing the Line: Immigration, Access, and Legal Risk for International Players and Fans Traveling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup presents an unusual convergence of sports law, immigration law, event operations, consumer protection, accessibility, and reputational risk.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce the Firm and 11 of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The Firm received recognition as a leader in the state of Virginia in Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Construction, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Labor and Employment, and Public Finance. Douglas M. Foley was recognized as a leader in Bankruptcy/Restructuring. Kristan B. Burch was recognized as a leader in Construction.

On April 8, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger approved House Bill 444, establishing the Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act (the “Act”) as § 8.01–465.26 through § 8.01–465.34 of The Virginia Code. Under the Act, creditors bringing consumer debt collection actions will face new requirements to (1) disclose specific factual information in their pleadings; and (2) provide a separate consumer notice before seeking a default judgment in such proceedings.

John E. Holloway authored an article titled "The Search for Moby Dick: The Role of State Law in Maritime Tort Cases" which appeared in Volume 83 Issue 6 of the Washington & Lee Law Review Online. View the full article below. Abstract In 1917, the United States Supreme Court held in Southern Pacific v.

Virginia’s Medical Debt Protection Act: What Health Care Providers Need to Know Before July 1, 2026 Roughly 100 million Americans carry some form of medical debt, including many Virginia patients. In the 2025 session, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 1725—the Medical Debt Protection Act (the “Act”)—which was signed into law and codified at Chapter 59 of Title 59.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce the firm was named a BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Lister 2026. The BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 report, identifies law firms with the highest levels of associate job satisfaction based on data from BTI Consulting Group. This independent survey analyzes more than 27 aspects of the associate experience, including mentoring, training, and career growth opportunities.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce that the firm’s new website has earned the Award of Distinction at the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) 32nd Annual Communicator Awards. The Communicator Awards recognizes excellence, effectiveness and innovation across all areas of communication. For 32 years, the platform has provided an equal opportunity for companies, agencies, organizations and independent creators to be honored, regardless of team size or project budget.

Kaufman & Canoles is pleased to announce the firm’s new website has earned five prestigious international awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in website design, digital creativity, and creative communications. The honors include the Award of Distinction at the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards, Gold at the 2026 Hermes Creative Awards, Gold at the 2026 Vega Digital Awards, and Silver at both the 2026 MUSE Creative Awards and the 2026 NYX Awards.