Legal Blog
September 24, 2020
Will the passage of the Uniform Electronic Wills Act pave the way for electronic wills in Virginia and other states? For better or worse, we are living in an age of technology. At our fingertips we have computers, smartphones, tablets and other...
Read MoreEmployee Payroll Tax Withholdings - Deferral
September 09, 2020
In response to the COVID crisis, a number of proposals have been suggested to assist the economy. In particular, President Trump suggested that the employee’s share of the payroll tax be eliminated during the negotiations concerning the extension...
Read MoreImportant Changes In Virginia Employment Law
June 15, 2020
There are a number of very significant changes to Virginia employment laws that go into effect July 1, 2020. This article is an executive summary of those changes. They will dramatically impact the landscape in Virginia.
Read MoreNorfolk Supply Chain Emergency Grant Funding
May 15, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, City of Norfolk Economic Development has introduced a business loan product to help business impacted by inventory and supply chain disruptions and are in danger of ceasing business operations. Successful...
Read MoreVirginia Beach Emergency Grants
May 15, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and Governor Northam’s order to close businesses, The Virginia Beach City Council has voted to allow economic development funds from the Virginia Beach Development Authority to be used for emergency grants....
Read MoreMay 07, 2020
The phrase Mr. Rogers used to guide children in frightening situations, “Look for the Helpers,” has been quoted a lot lately. Now more than ever, those of us who are feeling frightened and alone are looking for someone to guide us through the...
Read MoreCoronavirus & Personal Injury Cases
April 22, 2020
At Wolcott Rivers Gates, our team prepared as much as possible for the impact COVID-19 has caused to everyday life. Our office remains open, however, our in-office staff is limited to a small number. This “skeleton crew” is able to keep the office...
Read MoreHand Sanitizer: A Potential Tax Break for Breweries and Distilleries
April 20, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, breweries and distilleries are beginning to make WHO-approved hand sanitizer from ethanol, a type of alcohol already used in the distilling process. To support these efforts, Congress included special tax...
Read MoreThe CARES Act: Critical Information for Lenders
April 10, 2020
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or “CARES” Act. The CARES Act is the largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history. Of note is the “Paycheck Protection Program” (or PPP), the...
Read MoreEmergency EIDL Grants under the CARES Act: What Businesses Need to Know
April 10, 2020
The Paycheck Protection Program (or “PPP”) has received a lot of recent coverage in the news. But what is often overlooked is the CARES Act’s allocation of $ 10 billion for emergency grants under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (or “EIDL”)...
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