Ask General Counsel: How to protect your business from divorce?
Thursday, 27 May 2021
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 5/26/2021 In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we are discussing an issue that far too often impacts business owners – the potential devastating impact of divorce and, most importantly, preventative measures that all businesses should implement to protect their business. The best way to ensure smooth corporate
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Labor & Employment
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Webinar: How to Protect your Business in a Divorce
Thursday, 27 May 2021
Often, a business owner’s most valuable asset is their business. Further, a divorce can cause disruption and, in some circumstances, result in the destruction of a business. Business owners need to protect their business from the negative impacts of a divorce. In this webinar, General Counsel, P.C. business attorney Evan St. John will discuss preventative
- Published in Corporate & Tax, Divorce, Family Law, Video Webinar
Issues Impacting EPL and Other Insurance Coverage for Government Contractors – Webinar Series Part 3
Thursday, 27 May 2021
Sahouri Insurance and General Counsel, P.C. are partnered up to deliver this educational initiative on behalf of our clients. We invite you to catch up with our insurance and legal experts for this third episode of a three-part series that will guide your business through the compliance hurdles that government contractors face. Part III: Issues
- Published in Government Contract Law, Video Webinar, Webinar GovCon, Webinar-Business
Corporate Issues in Divorce – Avoiding Divorce Issues Among Equity holders
Sunday, 23 May 2021
The best way to ensure smooth corporate operations is to anticipate risk and events at the outset of an enterprise. Unfortunately, the same positive energy that can help launch a great business can also interfere with people’s willingness to discuss negative future events, even if it is in the best interests of the business to
- Published in Business Breakups, Divorce
Advice from Divorce Attorney – How to Protect Your Business During a Divorce
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Couples typically do not enter into marriage thinking about divorce, but, unfortunately, not planning for the possibility can oftentimes have serious consequences. Divorces can be difficult, and even more complex when business assets are at stake. For many business owners, the business itself is the individual’s most valuable asset. Business owners
- Published in Business Breakups, Corporate & Tax, Divorce, Family Law
GovCon Prime & Sub Relationships – Shifting Cost & Liability – Webinar Compliance Series Part 2
Thursday, 13 May 2021
Sahouri Insurance and General Counsel, P.C. are partnering up to deliver this educational initiative on behalf of our clients. We invite you to catch up with our insurance and legal experts for this second episode of a three-part series that will guide your business through the compliance hurdles that government contractors face. Part II: Prime
- Published in Government Contract Law, Video Webinar, Webinar GovCon
Ask General Counsel: What’s the difference between a 1099 contractor and a W-2 employee?
Thursday, 13 May 2021
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 5/12/2021 The distinction between a 1099 independent contractor and a W-2 employee is important, as this classification affects federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare taxes, as well as impacts eligibility for Medicare benefits. It is important that business owners correctly determine whether individuals are employees or self-employed. If a
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Labor & Employment
Virginia Supreme Court Offers Additional Guidance on Defamation Standard
Friday, 07 May 2021
In Bryant-Shannon v. Hampton Roads Community Actions Program, Inc., the Virginia Supreme Court provided additional guidance on the requisite “sting” needed for a statement to be defamatory. The case lays out when a statement is “actionable” and provides examples of statements made in the workplace the court previously determined were not defamatory, because they didn’t
- Published in Labor & Employment
Corporate and Contract Compliance for Government Contractors – Webinar Series Part 1
Thursday, 29 April 2021
Sahouri Insurance and General Counsel, P.C. are partnering up to deliver this educational initiative on behalf of our clients. We invite you to catch up with our insurance and legal experts for the first episode of a three-part series that will guide your business through the compliance hurdles that government contractors face. Part I: Corporate
- Published in Government Contract Law, Video Webinar, Webinar GovCon
Ask General Counsel: Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Virginia?
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 4/28/2021 A well-drafted non-compete agreement can be enforceable. The problem is that many non-compete agreements are not “well drafted” and, as such, are not enforceable. On a weekly basis, we receive calls from employers and employees asking about the enforceability of non-competition agreements. Our answer, generally, is YES,
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Labor & Employment, Non-Compete
Protecting Your Reputation Digital and Legal Strategies 2021
Thursday, 22 April 2021
Merritt Green of General Counsel, PC, and John Schultz of NetStrategies provide great insights into the problems affecting businesses with regard to defamation online. Anyone with a mobile phone and internet access can write or post something damaging about a person, business, or group on social media or any number of publishing websites. And what
- Published in Defamation, Video Webinar, Webinar-Defamation
What is Equitable Distribution in Virginia?
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
In Virginia, in the event of a divorce, courts follow the equitable distribution method of dividing property. Under equitable distribution, courts will divide property “equitably,” or fairly, between spouses, but not necessarily evenly. Often, courts decide on a 50/50 distribution, but may choose a different distribution after considering the relevant factors. The court may achieve
- Published in Family Law
Ask General Counsel: Can employers require employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations?
Friday, 16 April 2021
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 4/13/2021 Can employers require employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations? Yes, with some exceptions and if the mandatory vaccine policy is job-related and consistent with business necessity. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued new guidance that preemptively answers some questions that may arise now that COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning to
- Published in Ask General Counsel, Coronavirus Covid-19
What is the Discovery Process in Virginia Family Law Cases?
Friday, 16 April 2021
Discovery is the formal process of exchanging information between parties about the witnesses and evidence they’ll present at trial. In Virginia, discovery in family law cases, such as divorce or child custody proceedings, may include interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, depositions, and subpoenas. The purpose of these tools is for parties
- Published in Family Law
Webinar: Bid Protests – When, Where and Can You Win?
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Bid Protests: When, Where, and Can You Win, presented by Lewis Rhodes, Chair of General Counsel, P.C.’s GovCon Practice and Editor of the Bid Protest Weekly (www.bidprotestweekly.com, the source for bid protest information). In this seminar, we will break down the basics of a bid protest, including eligibility and options for filing as well as
- Published in Government Bid Protest, Government Contract Law, Video Webinar
Evidence in Virginia Child Custody Matters – How to Build a Strong Case?
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
If you are, or will be, involved in a child custody battle, you may be wondering how to help ensure you have the best possible outcome. The evidence you present in court to help establish your argument will be an important factor in the judge’s eventual determination. It’s important to start collecting evidence early to
- Published in Child Custody
Video: Spousal Support and Alimony in Virginia Divorce, Part 2
Thursday, 01 April 2021
This is a continuation from the first video in this pair about spousal support and alimony in Virginia. There are 3 classifications of spousal support in Virginia divorces: 1. Support for an undefined period of time 2. Support for a defined period of time 3. Lump sum payment Spousal support will end upon the death
- Published in Family Law, Video Explainer, Video Explainer - Family
Video: Spousal Support in Virginia, Part 1 of 2
Thursday, 01 April 2021
This is the first part of a 2-part video series on spousal support in Virginia by Joanna Foard, Family and Divorce Attorney in McLean, VA. Very common questions we hear are “will I have to pay support?” Or, “Am I eligible to receive support?” Spousal support obligations are governed by statute in Virginia, and take
- Published in Family Law, Video Explainer, Video Explainer - Family
Video: Overview of Child Support in Virginia
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Virginia uses a child support calculator that factors in both parents income, the child care and other costs, are put in to generate the child support financial obligation. Child support typically ends at the minor child’s 19th birthday, although many other circumstances and agreements can dictate different terms.
- Published in Family Law, Video Explainer, Video Explainer - Family