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Upcoming Changes to the Lanham Act: The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020
As part of Congress’ sweeping COVID-19 relief bill, it passed the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020, which makes some significant changes to the Lanham Act, particularly to certain trademark examina...
Continue ReadingVirginia Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect on May 1, 2021
Virginia employers should be aware that the state-mandated minimum wage will increase to $9.50/hour effective for hours worked on and after May 1, 2021.
Continue ReadingRecent Developments Affecting Lenders
This month we (a) detail upcoming changes to the required notice for a foreclosure on owner-occupied residential real estate, (b) discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision that a creditor did n...
Continue ReadingProvisions Employers Should Consider Including in Employment Contracts and Severance Agreements
Businesses of all types regularly have the need to document arrangements for the employment of important personnel and for the discharge of any employee. If daily contracts in an employer’s line of bu...
Continue ReadingThe Small Business Reorganization Act and Subchapter V Bankruptcy
The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (the “SBRA”) became effective on February 19, 2020, and is aimed at giving small business debtors a simpler and less costly avenue to successful reorganiz...
Continue ReadingDelivery Wars (via Drone) Quick Update
John Anderson is back with another quick Delivery Wars update!
Continue ReadingDelivery Wars Update
The RVA Delivery Wars continue as a new membership-based delivery service is set to launch later this month.
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