Category: Did you know

NOT HAVING WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE MAY BE COSTLY

NOT HAVING WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE MAY BE COSTLY

Why does it now make even more sense for your small business (less than 3 employees) to carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance? Effective July 1, 2014,...

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NOT ALL STOCK IS CREATED EQUAL

NOT ALL STOCK IS CREATED EQUAL

Shareholders and members of small, privately held companies face what appears at first blush to be a daunting task in trying to realize their share...

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AN EMPLOYER HAS LEEWAY TO FASHION POLICIES FOR COMPUTER USE

AN EMPLOYER HAS LEEWAY TO FASHION POLICIES FOR COMPUTER USE

An employer has substantial leeway when it comes to fashioning policies governing the use of company computer and communication systems and to monitoring employee use...

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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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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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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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(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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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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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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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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