Category Archives: General
Nationwide Injunction on the Corporate Transparency Act-UPDATE
By: Jonathan D. Haile The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas recently issued a preliminary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): This halts the enforcement of the CTA and having to file BOI by end of the year nationwide. Though not a permanent decision at this point, Reporting Companies under… Read More »
3 Legal Strategies to Decrease Your Liability
By Kyle Winey, Esq. I. The Need for Liability Limitation We live in a highly litigious culture. Businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations are increasingly exposed to legal liability. For example, businesses increasingly fear the vitriol of litigious patrons—and for good reason. That’s why all businesses, nonprofits, and churches should take significant measures to protect… Read More »
Virginia Man Charged With Reckless Driving & Attempted Capital Murder
A man from Chesterfield, Virginia faces charges for reckless driving and attempted capital murder of a police officer after allegedly causing a deadly crash, according to an article by ABC affiliate WRIC. According to official reports, the Virginia State Police attempted to pull over the Chesterfield man on Interstate 95 on Thursday, January 21…. Read More »
Virginia Man Arrested for Drug Crime, Assault & Robbery
Local authorities arrested a 35-year-old man from Sterling, Virginia for a drug crime as well as for robbery and assault, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office executed this arrest on Sunday, October 18th, at approximately 12 a.m. That is when sheriff’s deputies arrived at the Sterling man’s… Read More »
Virginia Workplace COVID-Related Emergency Temporary Standard Requirements
Virginia Workplace COVID-Related Emergency Temporary Standard Requirements By H. Robert Showers, Esq. and William R. Thetford, Esq. Last Updated: August 25, 2020 In addition to the myriad employment law changes discussed in our previous articles, the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program (VOSH) also implemented new emergency workplace requirements for the duration of the… Read More »
This Intractable Lie
This Intractable Lie By Wintley Phipps (republished with permission) During this fight for justice for all, we would like to speak out as well through the words of our dear friend Wintley Phipps. As a firm, we stand against the lie of racism and fight daily to bring justice to the lives of those… Read More »
Reopening Churches, Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations as Coronavirus Restrictions Begin to Lift
Reopening Churches, Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations as Coronavirus Restrictions Begin to Lift Read More >> By H. Robert Showers, Esq. and William R. Thetford, Esq. Disclaimer: This memorandum is provided for general information purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice particular to your situation. No recipients of this memo should act… Read More »
HOW TO FILE FOR GOVERNMENT HELP FROM CARES ACT: UPDATES AND FURTHER GUIDANCE
Last updated: April 3, 2020 at 3:30pm It has only been a few days since our important article detailing options available to small businesses, churches, and nonprofits impacted by the coronavirus and related restrictions. As we expected, the situation has continued, and likely will continue, to rapidly evolve. Since the writing of our article,… Read More »
What is Wrongful Termination Under Virginia Employment Law?
Wrongful termination is a legal doctrine that may apply when an employer decides to sever ties with an employee. In the Commonwealth of Virginia – which is an at-will employment state – there are few protections against termination. There are various federal and state laws, though, that prohibit discrimination and harassment, and can support… Read More »
Ohio Fugitive Arrested in Virginia for Reckless Driving & Drug Possession
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Virginia man for reckless driving and the drug crime of marijuana possession, according to an article by NBC 12. This man is also a fugitive from Ohio, where he is wanted in connection with several theft crimes. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on November 21st, sheriff’s deputies noticed… Read More »
