October Nonprofit Spotlight: NextUp RVA
October 02, 2026

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for October 2026 is NextUp RVA. Perkins Law salutes NextUp RVA for its mission to provide Richmond youth with…

45 Tips for Preparing Your Small Business for a Successful Sale in the Next 2-3 Years
September 29, 2026

Selling a small business is typically not an event that can be undertaken successfully on short notice, but instead is a process that requires careful planning, organization, and preparation for a year or more before the business is brought…

Perkins to be Panelist for Franchising Breakout Session at 2026 CVBBA Conference
September 21, 2026

RVA small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins will participate on a panel discussing the unique aspects of buying and selling franchised businesses at the 2026 Carolinas Virginia Business Brokers Association (CVBBA) Conference in Cary,…

Eric Perkins Joins SBSD Webinar Panel​ on 9/28
September 15, 2026

Perkins Law’s Eric Perkins will join six other experienced panelists for a three-part educational webinar series hosted by SBSD, designed for owners of established, privately held businesses. The series will explore key strategies for understanding…

September Nonprofit Spotlight: Metro Richmond Tennis Club
September 08, 2026

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for September 2026 is Metro Richmond Tennis Club. Perkins Law salutes MRTC for its mission to provide an enjoyable…

BIG CHANGES TO VIRGINIA FRANCHISE LAW TAKE EFFECT
August 10, 2026

A few significant changes to Virginia franchise law took effect July 1, 2026.  Here is a quick summary of the changes. Post-Term Non-Competes Prohibited The biggest change adds a new subsection to §13.1-563 of the Virginia Retail Franchising…