Month: December 2013

COURTS IN VIRGINIA FREQUENTLY INVALIDATE EXCESSIVELY RESTRICTIVE NON-COMPETE CLAUSES

COURTS IN VIRGINIA FREQUENTLY INVALIDATE EXCESSIVELY RESTRICTIVE NON-COMPETE CLAUSES

Businesses often want or need to prevent departing employees from competing with their company, or from stealing the company’s clients. Agreements between employers and employees...

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VIRGINIA LAW REQUIRES CERTAIN EMPLOYERS TO HAVE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE

VIRGINIA LAW REQUIRES CERTAIN EMPLOYERS TO HAVE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE

Virginia law requires that every employer who regularly employs 3 or more employees must have Workers Compensation Insurance. Failure to do so subjects the employer...

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A NEW WORKERS COMPENSATION PROVISION EASES THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR WORKERS

A NEW WORKERS COMPENSATION PROVISION EASES THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR WORKERS

The following statute of interest was enacted at the last session the Virginia General Assembly: Va. Code 65.2-105. Where an injured worker is physically or...

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A NEW STATUTE OPENS MEDICAL REVIEW BOARD FACTUAL FINDINGS TO LITIGANTS

A NEW STATUTE OPENS MEDICAL REVIEW BOARD FACTUAL FINDINGS TO LITIGANTS

The following statute of interest was enacted recently by the Virginia General Assembly: Va. Code 8.01- 581.17. This bill is the product of another compromise between...

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THE CAP ON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AWARDS NOW INCREASES YEARLY

THE CAP ON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AWARDS NOW INCREASES YEARLY

The following statute of interest was enacted recently by the Virginia General Assembly: Va. Code § 8.01 – 581.15. This statute increased the cap in medical...

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(GOOD) DIVORCE LAWYERS DON’T PUSH YOU TO GET A DIVORCE!

(GOOD) DIVORCE LAWYERS DON’T PUSH YOU TO GET A DIVORCE!

Many people ask what it’s like to work in the practice of law where you help people get divorced, and divorce lawyers are sometimes viewed...

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VIRGINIA ALLOWS YOU TO FORM YOUR BUSINESS ENTITY ONLINE

VIRGINIA ALLOWS YOU TO FORM YOUR BUSINESS ENTITY ONLINE

The Commonwealth of Virginia provides the convenience and speed of forming business entities online. The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) offers business owners two streamlined,...

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DO YOU KNOW WHY IT MAKES SENSE TO HAVE HIGH MED-PAY AND UM LIMITS FOR YOUR AUTO INSURANCE?

DO YOU KNOW WHY IT MAKES SENSE TO HAVE HIGH MED-PAY AND UM LIMITS FOR YOUR AUTO INSURANCE?

Most people understand why liability insurance is needed for their motor vehicles. That policy protects them, and permissive users of the vehicle, from potential damages...

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YOU CAN RECORD A TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED FOR REAL PROPERTY IN VIRGINIA

YOU CAN RECORD A TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED FOR REAL PROPERTY IN VIRGINIA

As of July 1, 2013, you can record a Transfer on Death (“TOD”) deed for real property located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Va. Code Ann....

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RECENT VIRGINIA CASE AFFECTS SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS

RECENT VIRGINIA CASE AFFECTS SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS

Did you know that, under the right circumstances, a trial court may well shut down an ongoing, multi-faceted and profitable business whose management has engaged...

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