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Ask General Counsel: How to protect your business from divorce?

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
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How to Protect Your Business in a Divorce

Webinar: How to Protect your Business in a Divorce

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
Government Contract Issues Impacting EPL and Other Insurance Coverage

Issues Impacting EPL and Other Insurance Coverage for Government Contractors – Webinar Series Part 3

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
Post Covid-19 Company Meeting

Corporate Issues in Divorce – Avoiding Divorce Issues Among Equity holders

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
Negotiating Business Ownership in Divorce

Advice from Divorce Attorney – How to Protect Your Business During a Divorce

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
GovCon Prime & Sub Relationships: Shifting Cost & Liability

GovCon Prime & Sub Relationships – Shifting Cost & Liability – Webinar Compliance Series Part 2

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

Ask General Counsel: What’s the difference between a 1099 contractor and a W-2 employee?

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
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Virginia Supreme Court Offers Additional Guidance on Defamation Standard

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
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GovCon Corporate & Contract Compliance Part 1 of Series

Corporate and Contract Compliance for Government Contractors – Webinar Series Part 1

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
Changes to laws regarding non-compete agreements

Ask General Counsel: Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Virginia?

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,
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Western District of Virginia Dismisses Case After Plaintiff Destroys Evidence

In a recent case, the Western District of Virginia dismissed a case after the plaintiff destroyed evidence, resulting in a significant disadvantage to the defendant and hindering fair adjudication. This case should be a cautionary tale, warning of the serious consequences that can result from destroying or not properly preserving evidence. If you are in
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Dealing with online defamation in the modern age

Protecting Your Reputation Digital and Legal Strategies 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
What is Equitable Distribution in Virginia?

What is Equitable Distribution in Virginia?

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

Ask General Counsel: Can employers require employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations?

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
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What is the Discovery Process in Virginia Family Law Cases?

What is the Discovery Process in Virginia Family Law Cases?

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
Webinar - Bid Protests - When Where Can You Win?

Webinar: Bid Protests – When, Where and Can You Win?

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
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