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Employment Law for Employers
Understanding Virginia Employment Laws In the intricate web of modern business operations, compliance with employment laws represents a critical pillar of organizational integrity and success. Virginia, with its diverse economy ranging from agriculture to technology,...
Mechanic’s Liens for Construction Businesses
What is a Mechanic's Lien in Virginia? Mechanic's liens are a critical tool for ensuring payment within the construction industry, offering a legal remedy for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who have not received payment for their work or materials. In...
Government Contract Bid Process for Businesses
Understanding the Government Contracting Landscape Securing a government contract can be a lucrative opportunity for many businesses, offering a stable and reliable source of income. However, navigating the bid process for a government contract can seem daunting,...
Defenses to the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for Businesses
An Overview of the VCPA The Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) serves as a critical legal foundation designed to safeguard consumers against unfair and deceptive practices in the marketplace. While the VCPA is a vital tool for consumer protection, it also poses...
What is a DWI/DUI in Fairfax County, Virginia?
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws makes it illegal for anyone to operate a vehicle in Fairfax County, Virginia, with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the...
Review of Your Corporate Compliance and Risks
Regardless of the size of your Virginia or Washington, DC, business, it is essential to conduct a periodic review of your Corporate Compliance and Risks. This is particularly important your business grows, which often implicates additional statutory and regulatory...
Embezzlement in Virginia
What is Embezzlement in Virginia? Embezzlement in Virginia is the theft, misuse, or fraudulent use of money or property from an employer, organization, or other entity or individual. See Virginia Code § 18.2-111: If any person wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose...
What Does the Contract Say?
While it seems like a simple question, a contract's terms are often overlooked until the parties are in the grips of litigation. Everyone has been through the process of initialing and signing a long contract full of boilerplate language that we all assume will never...
