The 21st edition of the Virginia Business Legal Elite
Legal Elite recognizes top Virginia attorneys across 20 specialties
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Launched in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, the Legal Elite polls lawyers licensed to practice in Virginia each year, asking them to identify which of their peers are the top attorneys in a variety of legal specialties. Virginia Business’ Legal Elite has 20 categories of legal specialties, double the number featured on the first
2020 Virginia Business Political Roundtable
Our 13th annual day-after-the-election roundup
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On Nov. 4, Virginia Business magazine held our 13th annual Political Roundtable event, sponsored by Cox Communications. Virginia Business Editor Richard Foster moderated a virtual discussion with a panel of five statewide political experts, who debated the latest developments in the November presidential election and what it means for Virginia and the nation. Hear what
Dominion seeks to keep North Anna nuclear plant operating into 2060
Richmond utility filed renewal paperwork for two reactors
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Richmond-based Dominion Energy has filed an application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to renew the operating license for its North Anna nuclear power station for an additional 20 years. In operation since 1978 and 1980, North Anna’s two reactor units are currently licensed to operate until 2038 and 2040. The renewal would have the reactor
How we assembled the Virginia 500
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If you called your local mayor or city manager — or, better yet, the governor — how quickly would your call get returned? That thought experiment was just one of several questions I had in mind as we were compiling this, our first annual edition of the Virginia 500. Assembling a list of the state’s
SAIC wins $171.5M Navy contract for training support
Reston defense contractor will assist Fleet Deployment Training Program
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The U.S. Navy awarded Reston-based Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) a $171.5 million contract to continue providing training solutions, including virtual and synthetic training environments, as part of the Fleet Deployment Training Program supporting the U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Command and associated commands and activities, the Fortune 500 defense contractor announced Thursday. “SAIC is proud
Leidos snags $292M FAA contract
Contractor will develop real-time data display for air traffic controllers
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Reston-based Fortune 500 federal contractor Leidos Holdings Inc. announced Tuesday that it was awarded a $292 million contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to design and develop a system to provide air traffic controllers with real-time access to essential weather, aeronautical and National Airspace System (NAS) information through a common display system. Work on the
Palo Alto Networks to acquire McLean tech firm for $265M
Calif. cybersecurity giant will purchase The Crypsis Group in all-cash deal
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California-based cybersecurity powerhouse Palo Alto Networks announced Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Crypsis Group, a McLean-based incident response, risk management and digital forensics consulting firm, in a $265 million, all-cash transaction. The firm’s CEO, Bret Padres, will join Palo Alto Networks. The Crypsis Group currently operates as part
Navy Federal hires new CFO
John Collins worked for Capital One for 20 years
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Vienna-based Navy Federal Credit Union has hired John Collins, a 20-year veteran of Capital One Financial Corp, as its new chief financial officer. “John brings with him a wealth of experience that will serve Navy Federal well,” said Navy Federal President and CEO Mary McDuffie. “I know with his proven track record, John will hit
Excella promotes five to senior leadership positions
Arlington-based tech firm seeks to grow national security, defense work
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Arlington-based tech company and federal contractor Excella has promoted five executives to more senior leadership positions. “Hiring and retaining exceptional Excellians, while creating meaningful solutions, is critical to our purpose and what we built Excella to do,” said Burton White, CEO and co-founder of Excella. “Each of these Excella leaders is instrumental to the growth of
Liberty board confirms Jerry Falwell Jr.’s indefinite leave
University says no decision made on whether to retain Falwell as president
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Update, Aug. 24: In a statement, Jerry Falwell Jr. alleges former friend blackmailed his family over affair with Falwell’s wife. At a special meeting Friday, Liberty University’s Board of Trustees affirmed the terms of Jerry Falwell Jr.’s indefinite leave of absence and the terms of employment for the school’s acting president, Jerry Prevo. “The decision