A Few Tips for Small Business Owners on Structuring Independent Contractor Relationships
August 12, 2020

Given the potentially disastrous consequences of misclassifying workers—especially considering recent developments under Virginia law that shift certain presumptions against business owners and create private rights of action relating to worker…

REBUILD! VA GRANT FUND NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIRGINIA SMALL BIZ AND NONPROFITS
August 10, 2020

The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses and nonprofits whose normal operations have been disrupted by COVID-19, including restaurants, retail, exercise and fitness facilities, personal care and personal grooming services,…

#RVABizLaw Episode 20 – Do Nonprofit Organizations in Virginia Need to Apply for Local Business Licenses?
July 09, 2020

Does Your Nonprofit Have a Social Media Policy?
June 30, 2020

In honor of #NationalSocialMediaDay (June 30, 2020): It is safe to say we now live in the era of social media networking. If your nonprofit organization has not yet jumped on the bandwagon and started to take advantage of the many opportunities…

Growing Use of Virus-Related Waiver Forms in the Small Business Community – But Are They Legally Enforceable in Virginia?
June 24, 2020

With lowering restrictions and more people venturing outside of their homes across Virginia, small business owners in the process of reopening are wondering how they can protect themselves from COVID-19-related liability risk. In many cases,…

2020 Update to “Richmond – One of America’s Best Tennis Towns”
June 23, 2020

This summer marks the 10-year anniversary of RVA finishing in the top 3 in the USTA’s national contest to determine “America’s Best Tennis Town”. To mark the occasion, the Richmond Tennis Association commissioned a 2020 update to its…

Updated PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Forms and Guidance
June 19, 2020

Earlier this month, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act. Then on June 17, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released a revised loan forgiveness application for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”)…

Book Recommendation for First-Time Franchise Owners – Street Smart Franchising
June 19, 2020

A recommended book for anyone wanting a pragmatic crash course on franchising — Street Smart Franchising by Joe Mathews, Don DeBolt, and Deb Percival. This book offers excellent advice on all aspects of building a successful franchised business.…