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...
6 Things All Employers Should Know About Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan
With cases once again surging across the US and vaccination numbers still hovering well below goals, President Biden announced on September 9, 2021 a six-pronged national strategy to combat the COVID Delta variant. Here are the 6 things you need to know …Vaccine...
August is National “Make A Will” Month!
Making a WillAugust doesn’t just mark the shift from vacation mode back to school and/or work. It’s also National “Make A Will” Month! If you’re one of the 70% of Americans who don’t have a current will – or have never had one to begin with – take advance of this...
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Marijuana Stores in Virginia: What You Need To Know About Cannabiz
Marijuana Stores in Virginia The number of Americans free to enjoy recreational cannabis is growing. In April, Virginia became the sixteenth state to legalize non-medical marijuana use for adults. At Dunlap Law, our phones have been buzzing with inquiries from...
Everything You Need To Know About Virginia’s Minimum Wage
With so many changes coming to businesses this year, an important question to ask is “What is Virginia’s minimum wage?” On May 1, 2021, Virginia’s minimum wage increased from $7.25 to
The Small Business Reorganization Act
~5 minute read Reviewing the Small Business Reorganization Act and Subchapter V Bankruptcy As of April 19, 2021, the Small Business Reorganization Act and Subchapter V, the new bankruptcy option for small businesses, has been in effect for 14 months, and like a human...
Virginia Leads The Way: The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
In March of 2021, Virginia became the first state on the east coast with a comprehensive data privacy protection law. The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“CDPA” or the “Act”) goes into effect on January 1, 2023. The CDPA takes inspiration from the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) but its sponsors avoided some of the weaknesses of those two predecessors.
Microbusinesses Only: New PPP Rules For 2021
~5 minute read History Between Microbusiness and the PPP Last spring, the government established the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) as one of the main aid programs for small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. In the beginning, PPP loans were available...