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Dos and Don’ts in Using Background Checks in Employment Decisions
Background checks are a useful tool for employers in making employment decisions and can often help employers avoid mistakes in the hiring process.
Continue ReadingRecent Development in Fraudulent Transfer Law
A US Bankruptcy Court ruling might significantly expand bankruptcy trustees' fraudulent-transfer avoidance powers in many bankruptcy cases.
Continue ReadingDigital Millennium Copyright Act Alert
Service providers that have designated its DMCA Agent prior to 12/1/16 must submit new designations electronically by 12/31/2017.
Continue ReadingRichmond Delivery Wars Update: Target Enters the Fray
As Richmond’s cold winter weather sets in, the Delivery Wars heat up!
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Declines to Hear Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case
On December 11, 2017, the Supreme Court announced its decision not to review the case of Evans v. Georgia Regional Hospital.
Continue ReadingRichmond Grocery Wars Update: Publix Expands its RVA Presence
In hopes that better customer service will win over Richmond consumers, Publix is making an even bigger splash into the Richmond grocery scene
Continue ReadingNew Chapter 13 Plan Forms and Bankruptcy Rules Take Effect December 1, 2017
Barring an unexpected intervention from Congress, on December 1, 2017, there will be new Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan forms
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