Starting a new business in Virginia requires careful planning, especially when protecting your intellectual property (IP). It ensures that your inventions, designs, and brands are yours alone. Mastering the essentials of IP protection is also key to shielding your...
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Detecting and preventing financial statement fraud
Financial statement fraud can harm corporations, investors, and the economy. Detecting and preventing this fraud is crucial for maintaining trust and financial stability. If you're a business owner, you may find it helpful to understand some tips on how to spot and...
Changes to non-compete agreements in Virginia
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on April 23, 2024, that non-compete agreements will be banned across the U.S. for most workers. This new rule will start in August 2024, 120 days after the FTC announced it. This is a major change for Virginia employers who...
Legal implications of the increase in freelancing in Virginia
Freelancing is on the rise in Virginia as more people opt for flexible work arrangements. While this trend offers opportunities for you to pursue your passions and work on your terms, it also has about important legal considerations. Know your contractual rights and...
Why employers often add restrictive covenants to job contracts
To a large degree, employment contracts focus on clarifying the obligations that workers and the companies that employ them have to one another. Contracts tend to discuss what services the employee will provide and what compensation the organization will offer. An...
What are business disputes, and how can I resolve them?
Business disputes arise between companies or businesses when they are unhappy with the outcome of a particular transaction or agreement. Businesses are multifaceted. There are deadlines to meet, goods to produce, products to deliver and employees to sustain. That is...
Can your organization recoup relocation benefits already paid?
Recruiting the best possible talent for your organization can lead to rapid expansion or better client satisfaction. However, hiring the best talent often means paying quite a bit. Workers who perform at the top of their fields expect premium wages and benefits. The...
3 tips for handling sexual harassment complaints as an employer
Employers must have a comprehensive policy that forbids sexual harassment in the workplace. This dictates what’s acceptable and what’s not. It should also include the procedure for making complaints and handling investigations. Ideally, every company will have at...
2 ways for employers to combat racial discrimination at work
Although systemic racism in the workplace may not be as rampant as it was a few decades ago, it can still be a major issue. There are federal laws prohibiting companies from considering a worker's race when making employment decisions, and people are more aware of...
3 points to remember about partnership disputes
Working with a business partner enables each partner to strengthen the business by using their own knowledge and strengths. While the business can thrive when this happens, it can also suffer if the partners don’t see eye-to-eye on things. Partnership disputes can...