August Nonprofit Spotlight: Renew Richmond
August 05, 2024

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for August 2024 is Renew Richmond. Perkins Law salutes Renew Richmond for its mission to empower youth to build…

Is Pickleball the Next Franchising Fad?
July 27, 2024

When considering new franchise opportunities, an important assessment to make is whether the franchise in question reflects a sustainable business model that will withstand the test of time (e.g., Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, ACE Hardware) or…

How Can a Nonprofit Founder Guard Against Being Kicked Out of the Organization?
July 17, 2024

Consider the following scenario:  Jane founded a nonprofit organization a few years ago and served as volunteer executive director. The organization had a board of directors consisting of 5 members, including the founder. The board recently…

July Nonprofit Spotlight: The Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia
July 02, 2024

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for July 2024 is The Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia. Perkins Law salutes The Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia…

Henrico County Adopts Tax Relief Measure to Benefit Small Business
June 27, 2024

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors recently approved a significant Business, Professional and Occupational License (“BPOL”) tax threshold increase from $500,000 to $1 million in gross receipts. This increase goes into effect in 2025…

Commonly Asked Questions About the Federal Trade Commission’s Non-Compete Ban
June 24, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule (“Final Rule”), which bans post-employment non-compete clauses between employers and their workers. Absent judicial intervention—a…