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February 10, 2020
The City of Virginia Beach has far surpassed any other jurisdiction in creating these ‘habitual drunkards’. It seems the Tidewater area is trying to take the prize for greatest number of interdicted persons established through the “untouched” portion of this despised law. Hampton Roads cities...
January 20, 2020
Are you planning a 5k? Craft beer festival? How about the neighborhood holiday party? Or maybe you’ve just set out on your career as an event planner?
You are not alone. Businesses, charities, and even individuals often plan events both big and small. And, as you already know, many things...
November 22, 2019
This article by Barry Dorans provides an overview of the changes proposed to go into effect on January 1, 2020 under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) concerning overtime and the minimum salary.