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2019 Mid-Year Employment Law Update Part I: Virginia

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Employers should be aware of recent changes and developments in Virginia and federal laws affecting employment and payroll practices.

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Chapter 13 Strip Down of Underwater Short-Term Mortgages Now Permitted

Posted on by Neil E. McCullagh

Law relating to lien strip-offs and strip-downs in bankruptcy continues to evolve. This article examines the ruling in Hurlburt v. Black.

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Banks Will Have Greater Power to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Adults

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Effective July 1, 2019, Virginia law enhances the role banks can play in preventing financial exploitation of adults.

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RVA Delivery Wars: Competition Intensifies

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The RTD recently reported that grocery consumer behavior has shifted & is increasingly demanding online shopping & delivery options.

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Supreme Court Decision May Significantly Delay the Filing of Copyright Infringement Suits

Posted on by Dana D. McDaniel

The Supreme Court has resolved a split among federal circuit courts that establishes another incentive to register copyrighted works early.

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Grocery Wars Surprising News!

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This morning’s newspaper contained a surprising and unexpected article: Walmart announced the closing of their Neighborhood Market grocery store

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Virginia Passes Emergency Legislation Amending Statute of Conveyances

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Panic ensued in the commercial leasing world of landlords after the Virginia Supreme Court handed down its May 10, 2018, ruling...

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