By now many people in Virginia have received their stimulus checks provided by the federal government as a means to provide assistance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Each eligible taxpayer on … [Read more...]
How Should We Handle Stimulus Checks for Separated Couples in Virginia During COVID-19?
posted on April 29, 2020
Estate planning after relocation. Is an out of state will valid in Virginia?
posted on April 28, 2020
Life is full of so many unexpected and exciting events-marriage, birth of a child, career changes and often relocation. With a big move from one state to another, many tend to take necessary steps … [Read more...]
How criminal defense counsel can help in Virginia: Recharacterizing felonies as misdemeanors.
posted on April 27, 2020
In an earlier post on collateral consequences, we wrote about how felony convictions can result in life-altering events that forever change the course of how society treats you. Frequently clients … [Read more...]
Debt Collection and Successor Liability
posted on April 22, 2020
The path seems obvious. A business won't pay your invoice so you go to court and get a judgment. Unfortunately, what many people do not realize is that securing a monetary judgment against an entity … [Read more...]
Repairing the damage from defamation: not every statement qualifies as one of “fact”
posted on April 22, 2020
In heated situations, when tempers are lost, in situations where feelings are hurt and people make statements impugning the character of others, it’s not uncommon we get questions on when someone can … [Read more...]
Product Liability in Virginia: Injury from use of a product.
posted on April 22, 2020
Due to the current pandemic, people are finding themselves within their home much more than usual. This means that they are using appliances and items in their home that they may not … [Read more...]
Who can be “damaged” by defamation? Public figures and the requirement of malice.
posted on April 21, 2020
Defamation actions usually concern showing that a person made a false statement about another person that harms them in some fashion. But the First Amendment puts one very important limitation on … [Read more...]
Zoom Meeting Tips from the Pros: 1st Edition
posted on April 21, 2020
As has been well documented, COVID-19 has increased the use and frequency of Zoom Meetings across business sectors in our economy. Zoom makes it very easy to communicate. After all, you don't need … [Read more...]
Civil trials during the pandemic
posted on April 21, 2020
During the COVID-19 crisis, we have received a number of phone calls from clients or potential clients about civil matters. Right now, every jurisdiction is working to accommodate as much civil … [Read more...]
7 Steps to a CH 7 Bankruptcy During COVID-19
posted on April 17, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to challenge individuals and business across the country, many people are turning to Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code for relief. Step 1. Call Winslow & McCurry, PLLC at … [Read more...]
