
July Nonprofit Spotlight: Bridging RVAJuly 08, 2025
Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for July 2025 is Bridging RVA. Perkins Law salutes Bridging RVA for its mission to connect individuals, groups…

June Nonprofit Spotlight: HumanKindJune 04, 2025
Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for June 2025 is HumanKind. Perkins Law salutes HumanKind for its mission to strengthen individuals, families and…

May Nonprofit Spotlight: Metro Richmond Tennis ClubMay 07, 2025
Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for May 2025 is Metro Richmond Tennis Club. Perkins Law salutes Metro Richmond Tennis Club for its mission to…

Franchise Spotlight: ScenthoundApril 30, 2025
A mere three and a half years after opening its first franchise location, the nation's first dog hygiene and wellness franchise, Scenthound, has surpassed 100 franchised locations across the country, including its first Richmond-area location…

A Few Compliance Reminders for Virginia NonprofitsApril 28, 2025
There are a number of annual compliance tasks applicable to Virginia nonprofit organizations that are easy to address, but also easy to overlook which can create unnecessary headaches, expense, embarrassment, and legal risk for the inattentive…

April Nonprofit Spotlight: Shalom FarmsApril 01, 2025
Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for April 2025 is Shalom Farms. Perkins Law salutes Shalom Farms for its mission to for its mission to build healthy…

March Nonprofit Spotlight: Reel RecoveryMarch 03, 2025
Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for March 2025 is Reel Recovery. Perkins Law salutes Reel Recovery for its mission to help men cope with the impact…

Virginia Bill to Ban Post-Termination Non-Competes in Franchise Agreements AdvancesFebruary 07, 2025
Virginia Senate Bill 798, introduced by former franchise owner Sen. Chris Head, was passed unanimously by the Virginia Senate on January 17, 2025. The bill would amend the Virginia Retail Franchising Act to require franchise agreements for a…

February Nonprofit Spotlight: Full Circle Grief CenterFebruary 03, 2025
Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for February 2025 is Full Circle Grief Center. Perkins Law salutes Full Circle Grief Center for its mission to…

Perkins Law Tips for Happiness as Small Biz OwnerJanuary 21, 2025
Here are a few suggestions for maximizing your effectiveness—and preserving your sanity— as a small business owner. These tips and observations are the product of working with small business owners for many years (and being a business…