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Legislature Amendments for the Commonwealth of Virginia
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe Virginia legislature has adopted the following amendments to the Code of Virginia that we believe will impact your business operations and the landlord-tenant relationship in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The enacted bills are effective July 1, 2020. Senate Bill 115 – Virginia Residential Landlord…
Small Business Act and Cares Act Amended to Provide PPP Loan Relief
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–139) (the “PPPFA”), signed into law on June 5, 2020, has granted much-needed relief for employers and lenders struggling with unintended payment difficulties created by uncertainty in administering loans under the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act (the “PPP Act”). The PPPFA provides relief…
M&A Timing – More than Meets the Eye; Selling a Business Post COVID-19?
I’ve previously written blogs on the importance of syncing internal personal timing with external market timing when selling a business for optimal results. Internal timing considers factors personal to the business owner (e.g., I want to sell when I’m 65), while external timing accounts for the state of the economic landscape in which the business…
An Interview with Stephanie Archer-Smith | Inspiring Views from the Bright Side
Inspiring Views from the Bright SideSM An Interview with Stephanie Archer-Smith Executive Director Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc. | Baltimore, MD Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn Read the Q and A Watch the Interview 1. What are the goods/services offered by your primary business? By providing nutritious meals to people who are homebound…
Insurance Broker Liability For COVID-19 Losses
Many smart business owners rely heavily on their insurance brokers to make sure they have the right types of property insurance to protect them against loss. These coverages include common types of perils such as fire, rarer but still destructive perils of flood and windstorm, and unusual perils, whether specific to their type of business…
Equality in the Workplace: Necessary Steps that All Employers Can Take
Racial bias and discrimination are glaring problems in our society. For employers, the reality is that unequal treatment and discriminatory animus affects both workers and customers if not addressed properly. Legally, several laws prohibit racial bias and discrimination in the workplace (in addition to public relations consequences). At the end of the day, it is…
How to Legally Change Your Name in South Carolina
It is not uncommon for women to change their name as part of a divorce, whether they are resuming their maiden name or even a prior married name. While it is relatively easy to do this as part of a divorce, it’s much more complicated when doing so any other time. The issue often requires…
We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet: What You Need to Know About Reopening Your Business
WEBINAR HELD Tuesday, June 9th, 202012:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Watch The Recording Business owners and consumers alike are excited to start the process of reopening local businesses. As we work our way back to normalcy, it is important to consider the risk associated with going back to work. Join host Jim Ries of Offit…
D.C. Property Management Minute: What to do When a Tenant Has Abandoned the Property
When it comes to property management, the District of Columbia has a unique set of laws. Join Billy each week as he gives you advice on dealing with a common property management problem in D.C. and how to quickly solve it.
Read & Share: Layoffs at Prominent Startups Triggered by COVID-19
As the pandemic continues to shake-up almost every industry, tech startups are the most affected. Since mid-March, a myriad of startups and unicorns have had to lay off workers. Each of the companies listed above has laid off over 250 employees between March 11, 2020, and May 26, 2020 – capturing a snapshot of the…
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