FTC Announces Rule Banning Post-Employment Noncompete AgreementsApril 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) just published a final rule that effectively bans noncompete agreements in the workplace. Simply put, a “noncompete” typically refers to a clause or set of clauses in an employment contract that…
Perkins Law to Sponsor Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Scholarship for Eighth Year in a RowApril 22, 2024
Perkins Law, PLLC is excited to once again team up with Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing to sponsor a nursing scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. It will provide tuition assistance for a deserving nursing student at the College.…
April RVA Nonprofit Spotlight: The Vets on Track Foundation (VoTF)April 03, 2024
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…
March RVA Nonprofit Spotlight: Backpacks of LoveMarch 04, 2024
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…
Local Franchisee Earns National RecognitionFebruary 19, 2024
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…
February Nonprofit Spotlight: Branches of LifeFebruary 01, 2024
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,…
NEW COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024January 10, 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…
Thumbs Up to Workbench RVA!January 10, 2024
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…
January Nonprofit Spotlight: Virginia Farmers Market AssociationJanuary 03, 2024
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…
Perkins Named a Business Law “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business MagazineDecember 11, 2023
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…