This year Virginia has experienced a seismic shift to its employment law. Over the course of the next few weeks we will be posting articles which all Virginia businesses should be aware. One of the … [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...]
The bank says I need corporate governing documents? What do they mean? Understanding what bylaws and operating agreements and their purpose.
posted on April 10, 2020
With the CARES Act and the new SBA and PPP loan applications in place, we have had clients reach out and ask for copies of their company bylaws or operating agreements. Bylaws are used by … [Read more...]
Virginia ABC Policy Changes During COVID-19 Outbreak
posted on April 6, 2020
Over the past several weeks, Governor Northam has issued a number of Executive Orders related to what is and is not allowable for Virginia retail businesses and restaurants. Following the … [Read more...]
Registered Agents in Virginia– What They Are and Why Does Your Business Need One?
posted on February 21, 2020
Every business that is authorized to conduct business in Virginia, whether it is a Virginia or foreign business, is required by law to have a registered agent. A registered … [Read more...]
Where do I file suit? State or Federal Court?
posted on December 6, 2019
Both the federal government and each state government have their own distinct court systems. While both include judges, attorneys, and witnesses alike, they are very different. The main difference … [Read more...]
Employer Vicarious Liability for Violent Crimes: Know your responsibility.
posted on September 26, 2019
Vicarious liability and respondent superior. Both are legal terms with a simple meaning. They both mean to some degree to hold someone else liable for the actions of a person, most often used to hold … [Read more...]
Continued Expansion of Gambling in Virginia
posted on April 26, 2019
After five years of being shuttered Colonial Downs is back open. The facility closed its doors in 2014 after contract negotiations between track owners and horse owners broke down. No live racing … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana in Virginia: Employer Liability?
posted on November 16, 2018
With medical marijuana in oil form becoming legal is some instances in Virginia , an area of concern that has arisen is – what does this mean for Virginia employers? While marijuana remains illegal … [Read more...]
Contract Drafting: The Legal Blank Canvas
posted on October 30, 2018
When clients come in looking to draft a contract – whether it be employment, settlement, or service related – the first thing we tell clients to remember is that every contract is a blank canvas. … [Read more...]
