Starting A 501 C3 Nonprofit in Virginia– Or Not …
A nonprofit is an organization first. It can be an unincorporated association but generally the first step is to form a corporation. That establishes some limits to individual liability.
Navigating Noncompete Agreements: Virginia Noncompete Clauses and Low-Wage Employees
A groundbreaking legal battle is underway in Virginia, shining a spotlight on the rights of low-wage employees and the complex world of noncompete agreements. In February of 2023, Judge Hudson of the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia (Richmond) denied…
A Tale of Two Felonies
we will explore the corporate law concept of the fiduciary duty of care and how it plays a pivotal role in the board’s evaluation process when considering a major corporate transformation like rebranding.
Crossroads
Twenty years ago today, my life reached its nadir. On the cusp of my 35th birthday, my life was a disaster. In January of 2003, my 16-year-old marriage (yes, I married at 19) crashed into a fiery ball of burning hell. As lawyers say, I was the intervening cause,...
Learning to Listen
Me, last year: “I need to let Claire know about this business decision I’ve made.” Me, now: “I wonder what Claire thinks about _____ business dilemma?” I started Dunlap Law in 2015. By 2017, a small team had come together but I was the decider. I solved all the...
Twitter’s (Non-existent) Board of Directors and the Fiduciary Duty of Care In Evaluating The Rebranding To X
we will explore the corporate law concept of the fiduciary duty of care and how it plays a pivotal role in the board’s evaluation process when considering a major corporate transformation like rebranding.
Twitter’s Rebranding to “X” Sparks Trademark Infringement Concerns: A Deep Dive Into Trademark Law
In a bold move, Twitter, one of the internet’s most prominent social media platforms, recently announced its rebranding to a mysterious new name: X. This significant change has captured the attention of trademark attorneys and millions of users worldwide
Legal Alert – USCIS New I-9 Form and Changes to Verification Procedures for Eligible Employers
the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the new version of the I-9 form and significant changes to employers’ verification procedures
Four Reasons Why You Need an Employment Lawyer on Your Team
Anna Flewelling, Employment Law Attorney Running a business is complicated. Managing your employees doesn’t have to be. An employer lawyer can help you stay on top of the changing rules and regulations, draft employment agreements, and help create policies to keep...
4 Reasons to Use a Local LLC Attorney as Your Registered Agent
So, you did it! You formed your LLC. But when you filed the paperwork, there was a spot that asked for your “registered agent” information. Maybe you listed yourself if you were filing the paperwork. Maybe the legal website you checked suggested that you use its...