As amended by the General Assembly in 2020, the Virginia Minimum Wage Act (“VMWA”) creates a schedule of incremental increases to the minimum wage throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The first increase, effective May 1, 2021, raised the Virginia minimum wage to $9.50/hour. Under the VMWA, the minimum wage will increase each year until it reaches $15.00/hour […]
Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for September 2021 is Podium. Perkins Law salutes Podium RVA for its mission to Empower youth ages 10 – 19 in greater Richmond to become confident, capable writers with the skills necessary to succeed in […]
Ever considered franchising as a path to business ownership? If so, then careful planning and research are a must. Secure a seat for the Perkins Law Prospective Franchisee Workshop on September 9th led by small business and franchise attorney, Eric Perkins. Attendees will also hear valuable insights and close with plenty of time to answer […]
RVA small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins has been selected by peers in the legal community to be included in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in franchise law for the 12th year in a row. With over 20 years of experience representing franchise systems and franchise owners, […]
On January 1, 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) was enacted as a part of the National Defense Authorization Act. As a result, certain U.S. business entities will soon be required to file a report with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) to disclose identifying information of their beneficial owners. An […]
Congratulations to Hayli Wagner, recently announced as recipient of the Perkins Law Nursing Scholarship at the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing for the 2021-2022 school year! Following her mother’s footsteps into the health care field, Hayli’s goal upon graduation is to be a pediatric nurse. At a time of unprecedented risk, stress, and uncertainty […]
Perkins Law is pleased to be a court sponsor for the upcoming Thalhimer Challenge, the largest tennis event of its kind in Virginia. This year’s event will take place September 24-26, 2021 at both The Westwood Club and Salisbury Country Club and will feature over 500 local players of all levels representing a dozen local […]
Bullying does not discriminate against age, race, gender, or location. It can happen anywhere, to anyone—and Virginia schools are no exception. Despite state laws and school policies designed to prevent bullying, incidents continue to occur with disturbing regularity. Here are four real stories of bullying in Virginia that received media attention: Warren, Virginia. In October […]
RVA nonprofit attorney Eric Perkins will discuss key questions to answer before getting started , how to form a Virginia Nonstock Corporation with SCC and how to apply for recognition of tax exempt status. Attendees will also hear valuable insights and close with plenty of time to answer questions. Click here to reserve your FREE spot today!
Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area. The featured nonprofit for August 2021 is ReEstablish Richmond. Perkins Law salutes ReEstablish Richmond for connecting refugees and new immigrants to the resources needed to establish roots, build community, and become self-sufficient. To learn more about this organization and […]