Effective July 1, 2019, employers in Virginia will be subject to a new requirement to provide employees with copies of certain documents in their personnel file. Until now, Virginia has left it to the discretion of employers to decide what level of access to provide to employees. Under revised Virginia Code § 8.01-413.1, if a […]
A Primer on Virginia’s Data Breach Statute
Consumer records containing personal information were increasingly exposed by data breaches in 2018.[1] In seeking to manage cybersecurity-related risk, Virginia, like every other state in the U.S., District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, has enacted data breach notification laws.[2] Whether based in Virginia or beyond its borders, companies that own, […]
Pushing Your Patience Your Honor … with All Due Respect Contempt in Bankruptcy and the Consequences Thereof
Previously published in Bankruptcy Law News, Vol. XXIV, No.28. Courts possess inherent authority to regulate conduct in their courtrooms and to enforce their orders. All litigants who are unsuccessful in civil litigation are disappointed. Fortunately, after they have exhausted their remedies, virtually all of them recognize the binding nature of the adverse ruling and move […]
What To Consider During The Formation Of Joint Ventures
A joint venture is a particular kind of business partnership that brings with it several benefits and risks. They can provide investment opportunities and resources, but may also bring up conflict between partners and tension during the course of the venture. Carefully consider how much a joint venture will benefit your company and think ahead […]
7th Annual Northern Virginia Local Matchmaking Event for Businesses and Contractors
B2G Government Marketing Conference with the Reston Chamber 7th Annual Northern Virginia Local Matchmaking Event for Businesses and Contractors The 7th Annual Northern Virginia B2G Matchmaking Conference takes place May 7, 2019, with a focus on “emerging trends in B2G and local government contracting”. More than 300 small business attendees will take part in matchmaking appointments […]
How an M&A Attorney Can Assist With a Stock Purchase Agreement
When shares of a company are being purchased or sold, the parties involved often sign a stock purchase agreement. A stock purchase agreement is designed to protect both parties by laying out the unique terms of the agreement, including the par value of shares, when and where the transaction takes place, the number of shares […]