Ever considered franchising as a path to business ownership? If so, then careful planning and research are a must. Secure a seat for the Perkins Law Prospective Franchisee Workshop on September 9th led by small business and franchise attorney, Eric Perkins. Attendees will also hear valuable insights and close with plenty of time to answer […]
RVA small business and franchise attorney Eric Perkins has been selected by peers in the legal community to be included in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in franchise law for the 12th year in a row. With over 20 years of experience representing franchise systems and franchise owners, […]
On January 1, 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) was enacted as a part of the National Defense Authorization Act. As a result, certain U.S. business entities will soon be required to file a report with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) to disclose identifying information of their beneficial owners. An […]
Congratulations to Hayli Wagner, recently announced as recipient of the Perkins Law Nursing Scholarship at the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing for the 2021-2022 school year! Following her mother’s footsteps into the health care field, Hayli’s goal upon graduation is to be a pediatric nurse. At a time of unprecedented risk, stress, and uncertainty […]
Perkins Law is pleased to be a court sponsor for the upcoming Thalhimer Challenge, the largest tennis event of its kind in Virginia. This year’s event will take place September 24-26, 2021 at both The Westwood Club and Salisbury Country Club and will feature over 500 local players of all levels representing a dozen local […]
Bullying does not discriminate against age, race, gender, or location. It can happen anywhere, to anyone—and Virginia schools are no exception. Despite state laws and school policies designed to prevent bullying, incidents continue to occur with disturbing regularity. Here are four real stories of bullying in Virginia that received media attention: Warren, Virginia. In October […]
RVA nonprofit attorney Eric Perkins will discuss key questions to answer before getting started , how to form a Virginia Nonstock Corporation with SCC and how to apply for recognition of tax exempt status. Attendees will also hear valuable insights and close with plenty of time to answer questions. Click here to reserve your FREE spot today!
Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area. The featured nonprofit for August 2021 is ReEstablish Richmond. Perkins Law salutes ReEstablish Richmond for connecting refugees and new immigrants to the resources needed to establish roots, build community, and become self-sufficient. To learn more about this organization and […]
Virginia Community Capital recently hosted a recorded webinar, Supporting Small Businesses & Promoting Job Creation with SBA 504 Loans, featuring Zachary Petry and Chris Topping of 504 Capital. The presentation focused on what the SBA 504 loan program is and how it can be used. The SBA 504 loan program was created in 1958 to […]
When it comes to bullying, it is helpful to understand how the term is defined—not every mean, rude, or offensive act constitutes bullying (as a legal matter)—and that bullying comes in different forms. Misuse of the term diminishes the plight of victims and desensitizes the public to the magnitude and severity of the problem. Common […]