Legal Blog
Planning and/or Managing a Major Event? A Lawyer Can Help!
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...
Read More2020 Changes to the Salary Level Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
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.
Read MoreWhat to do with Patient Records when Closing or Selling your Medical Practice
February 07, 2019
Paying close attention to detail and following specific sets of instructions are key when closing down a business – and medical practices are no different. While patient health records are technically the property of the health care entity...
Read MoreNovember 09, 2018
It often seems impossible to do something that is great for both the environment and your wallet. However, every landowner in Virginia can do just that. One of the most valuable and well-kept secrets regarding tax benefits available to landowners...
Read MoreAvoiding Business Ownership Disputes
November 07, 2018
If you are one of two or more owners of a business, what happens when the state of the shared ownership enters a state of unrest or significant change? The consequences of these changes could possibly be severe and life altering for the affected...
Read MoreASAP Good Behavior Violations in Virginia
October 19, 2018
Perhaps you haven’t broken any criminal or traffic laws since your DUI or Reckless Driving conviction. But now, your front door is decorated with a summons from your local court for a “Good Behavior Violation- Failure to Comply with ASAP.” What...
Read MoreWhat Is A Closing and Why Do We Have Closings?
September 04, 2018
When you purchase a business, commercial property or even a home, the last step is called a closing. Occasionally, I am asked why there is such a thing as a closing. When you buy something that is mass produced, for example a cell phone, it is...
Read MoreA Fight Over A "Deadly Weapon"
July 19, 2018
What can be considered a "deadly weapon" in the state of Virginia? The answer is almost anything depending on how the object or instrument was used during a criminal act. However the inclusion of "deadly weapon" charges can have a tremendous impact...
Read MoreConstruction Law - Defects In Concrete
July 10, 2018
You've hired a contractor to pour concrete either as a project, or as a part of a larger overall project. In some cases the poured concrete begins to develop cracks. Do these cracks constitute a defect for which the contractor should be liable? The...
Read MoreWRG Video Blog - Barry Dorans - New Business Formation: Choosing the Right Entity
July 03, 2018
You have a great idea for a new business you what to develop, but what type of entity should you choose when forming your business? It is important to make an informed decision from the outset of organizing your company. In his first video blog,...
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