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Understanding and Maximizing the “Pass-Thru” Deduction

Posted on in Tax

The 2017 Tax Act introduced the “pass-thru” deduction, which has been understandably misinterpreted.

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#MeToo: What Employers Should Know to Prevent Liability

Posted on by John M. Erbach in Employment Law

The recent development of the #MeToo movement has resulted in many women coming forward with their claims of sexual harassment.

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Richmond Grocery Wars Update: Will "Food Deserts" Remain Just That?

Posted on in Commercial Real Estate, RVA Grocery and Delivery Wars

Jim Scanlon announced this week that Jim’s Market, a grocery store located in a low-income neighborhood of Newport News, will close today

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Dos and Don’ts in Using Background Checks in Employment Decisions

Posted on by John M. Erbach in Employment Law

Background checks are a useful tool for employers in making employment decisions and can often help employers avoid mistakes in the hiring process.

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Recent Development in Fraudulent Transfer Law

Posted on by Neil E. McCullagh in Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency

A US Bankruptcy Court ruling might significantly expand bankruptcy trustees' fraudulent-transfer avoidance powers in many bankruptcy cases.

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Digital Millennium Copyright Act Alert

Posted on by Dana D. McDaniel in Intellectual Property and Information Technology

Service providers that have designated its DMCA Agent prior to 12/1/16 must submit new designations electronically by 12/31/2017.

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Richmond Delivery Wars Update: Target Enters the Fray

Posted on in Commercial Real Estate, RVA Grocery and Delivery Wars

As Richmond’s cold winter weather sets in, the Delivery Wars heat up!

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