Facing a lawsuit is a significant challenge for any business owner. The key to effectively handling this situation lies in understanding the process and ensuring both your personal and business … [Read more...]
Top Five Notary Problems We See When Reviewing Legal Documents in Virginia
posted on June 27, 2022
It is very common in the legal and financial worlds for signature documents to require a notary certification. A notary is a public official who acts as an unbiased witness to the identity the … [Read more...]
Proper Entity Registration with the SCC is Paramount for any Business. Period.
posted on June 14, 2022
Can you imagine going through years and years of litigation, finally winning your case after a lengthy trial - only to learn that you are denied your judgment because your company was never properly … [Read more...]
Eviction Protections in Virginia Extended Again
posted on August 19, 2021
As of August 11, 2021, Governor Northam signed a new budget bill that extends eviction protections for tenants until June 30, 2022. Several elements of the protections had previously expired. The … [Read more...]
Non-solicitation Provisions: Yes, they are enforceable in Virginia.
posted on September 4, 2020
In a recent decision out of the Western District of Virginia, the enforceability of non-solicitation agreements was put to the test. Judge Glen E. Conrad upheld verbiage prohibiting a former Edward … [Read more...]
Virginia Small Business: Other Recent Changes to Virginia Employment Law
posted on August 24, 2020
As a close out of our 2020 Small Business Week posts, it is important to know that Virginia law has shifted in three other important, but smaller facets: pay transparency, whistleblower protections, … [Read more...]
Virginia Small Business: Wage Violations
posted on August 24, 2020
Small businesses must be vigilant with their accounting and payroll procedures, even more so now that a new law provides a new private right of action for unpaid wages, in addition to the previous … [Read more...]
Virginia Small Business: No Non-Compete for “Low-Wage” Earners
posted on August 24, 2020
In continuation of Small Business Employment Law Week, the next topic of discussion is the change in stance on non-competes for “low-wage” earners, which now extends beyond just employees. Virginia … [Read more...]
Virginia Small Business: Virginia Values Act
posted on August 24, 2020
Today for our 2020 Small Business Week, we will be discussing the Virginia Values Act. This spring, Governor Northam has signed the Virginia Values Act and makes Virginia the first state in the … [Read more...]
Small Business in Virginia: Misclassification of Employees
posted on August 24, 2020
As a small business in Virginia, you need to be aware that Virginia has experienced a seismic shift to its employment law. Throughout the course of this week, we will be sharing updates of which small … [Read more...]
