Entries by EPManager0

April RVA Nonprofit Spotlight: The Vets on Track Foundation (VoTF)

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for April 2024 is The Vets on Track Foundation (VoTF). Perkins Law salutes VoTF for its mission to initially furnish homes for veterans and first responders transitioning into permanent housing from homelessness and then work […]

March RVA Nonprofit Spotlight: Backpacks of Love

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for March 2024 is Backpacks of Love. Perkins Law salutes Backpacks of Love for its mission to eliminate hunger in school-age boys and girls in Central Virginia by providing food for their weekends.

Local Franchisee Earns National Recognition

Perkins Law has had the privilege of working with many local franchise owners over the years, and it is especially exciting to see them grow and succeed in their chosen industries.  The latest example is Hayes Enterprise, LLC, an Executive Home Care franchisee.  Founding owner Tim Hayes recently reached out to let me know that […]

February Nonprofit Spotlight: Branches of Life

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for February 2024 is Branches of Life. Perkins Law salutes the Branches of Life for its mission to deliver intentional, person-centered services to people with intellectual disabilities and autism to aide in the pursuit of meaningful […]

NEW COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024

Introduction Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) now imposes reporting requirements on most small business entities (corporations, limited liability companies, certain partnerships, etc.), which will require an electronic filing providing information on certain “beneficial owners” and other associated persons with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department […]

Thumbs Up to Workbench RVA!

One of the great things about being a small business and nonprofit lawyer is that I get to work with an amazingly diverse, talented, and passionate group of people every day.  Check out the latest update on one of RVA’s unique small businesses—The Workbench, LLC—as featured in Richmond BizSense: DIY woodworking shop reopens near The […]

January Nonprofit Spotlight: Virginia Farmers Market Association

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for January 2024 is Virginia Farmers Market Association (VFMA) for its mission to support farmers markets through education initiatives, while building opportunities for collaboration, networking, advocacy, and innovation that supports the growth and sustainability of […]

Perkins Named a Business Law “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine

Richmond small business attorney Eric Perkins has again been selected by Virginia Business magazine as a “Legal Elite” in the Business Law category for 2023. Started in 2000 in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, the Legal Elite recognizes lawyers selected by their peers as outstanding attorneys in 20 different practice areas.

December Nonprofit Spotlight: Fore Children Inc.

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for December 2023 is Fore Children Inc. for its mission to provide deserving youth access to the best golf facilities and programs throughout the Richmond region. Check them out at www.forechildreninc.com

November Nonprofit Spotlight: Sisters Network Inc.

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for November 2023 is Sisters Network Inc. Perkins Law salutes the Sisters Network Inc. for its mission to increase local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community.