BAPCA, the "Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act" was proposed by Wall Street lobbyists, passed by Congress and signed into law on April 20, 2005. According to a new study by the … [Read more...]
Confidentiality Agreements – Protect what it is yours.
posted on May 16, 2014
You spend years working on an idea, you give your blood, sweat and tears to creating and growing your business – you have a truly innovative product or service – and you hire employees to work for you … [Read more...]
Small Business Post Review: Contracts
posted on May 15, 2014
Over the past few years we have been posting on several small business related topics. Some of the most popular posts have focused on contracts and contract related issues. Clients come in the door … [Read more...]
Business Entity Formation: Virginia building blocks
posted on May 14, 2014
You have come up with an idea for a business, you have started drafting your business plan and you are ready to incorporate as a business entity. How do you do that? In Virginia, business … [Read more...]
Small Business Incorporation: Yes, incorporate.
posted on May 13, 2014
There are numerous ways that you can choose to organize a business. One option is to operate without a business entity - You can act as a Sole Proprietor and choose to do business as … [Read more...]
To take off, you need a flight plan: Small Businesses don’t forget the business plan.
posted on May 12, 2014
I often laugh that my company is commonly referred to as a “small” business. I am proud to be a business owner – and I acknowledge that we are not Walmart or Exxon – but I do not feel that there is … [Read more...]
Are the contents of your phone protected? The Supreme Court will soon rule.
posted on April 30, 2014
The United States Supreme Court heard oral argument for two very important set of cases on April 29, 2014 - Riley v. California and United States v. Wurie. These cases will have a very large impact … [Read more...]
Final Decrees in Virginia: to Merge or not to Merge?
posted on April 4, 2014
When parties to a divorce are able to come to a resolution regarding their assets, debts, property, and children, lawyers will often draft a Property Settlement Agreement for each party to sign. The … [Read more...]
Expungements, Restoration of Rights, and Pardons: Common Misconceptions
posted on March 7, 2014
Expungements: Expungement is a very misunderstood term in Virginia. The Commonwealth does not allow convicted persons to “expunge” their records. The only way someone can get a charge expunged off … [Read more...]
Slip and Fall Lawsuits in Virginia
posted on February 24, 2014
With all the snow and ice in the Richmond area in the last couple weeks, there have probably been plenty of dangerous slips and hazardous falls. Richmond residents should be aware that Sec. 25-23 of … [Read more...]
