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Emergency COVID-19 Legislation Impacting Landlords Passes in Virginia
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantThe Virginia state legislature convened on April 22, 2020, to consider various bills, two of which impact landlords in the Commonwealth. Both bills, which aim to protect tenants during the COVID-19 public health crisis and beyond, were enacted and became law effective immediately. Landlords in…
[Webinar] Virginia Property Management During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
Friday May 8
10:00 a.m
Keeping up with COVID-19: Practical Pointers for Business Owners to Navigate the Pandemic
Friday, May 7th, 2020
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
You Are Five Steps Away From (Finally) Getting an Estate Plan
One of the consequences of the pandemic is that it is forcing all of us to think about our mortality—What would happen to my family if I required hospitalization or worst yet, if I died, due to reasons related to the virus or otherwise? Will my family be prepared for the legal and financial consequences? …
Court Upholds HOA’s Prohibition on Artificial Grass
Homeowners and HOAs appreciate lush grass, but some homeowners got their hands dirty when they put down artificial grass without permission. The North Carolina Court of Appeals in Martin v. The Landfall Council of Associations issued a semi-important (more on this below) opinion regarding the authority of HOAs to enforce architectural requirements and to collect attorney’s fees….
[Webinar] Visa Options for Models, Scientists, Athletes and Other Stars
Watch The Recording WEBINAR HELD Thursday, April 30, 2020at 12:00 pm-1:00 pm The webinar will cover: EB1 Visa for those who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field (sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics) through sustained national or international acclaim; EB2 Visa for those who hold an advanced degree or its equivalent; exceptional ability in…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Damages for Trademark Infringement
It may now be easier for plaintiffs to collect money damages in trademark infringement litigation. In Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil Group, Inc., the Supreme Court held that because the federal trademark statute does not expressly list willfulness as a requirement for money damages, courts cannot impose this as a condition to obtaining such damages….
Friday Factoid Quiz: Accidental Inventions
Many people these days are pursuing new interests or walking an unchartered path. John Lennon famously said that “life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” In recognition of several great discoveries that were made by accident, test your knowledge of these famous inventions: [quiz-cat id=”106212″]
Legal Update: New HUD Guidance on the CARES Act
Please join Offit Kurman attorneys Billy Cannon, Brian Dorwin and Jennifer Friend-Kelly for a free Legal Update webinar on New HUD Guidance on the CARES Act – Implications and Advice. What will be covered: CARES Act limitations New HUD Guidance Anticipated Implications Constructive Advice For more information and daily updates on the Coronavirus please visit our Coronavirus…
LawMatters – April 2020
View this month’s collection of noteworthy updates, articles, and events.
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