Articles
Eric Perkins has written dozens of articles and outlines on a variety of business law topics. He has been published or quoted in the following publications:
- Richmond Times Dispatch
- Richmond BizSense
- Virginia Lawyers Weekly
- The Practical Real Estate Lawyer
- FYI (the official newsletter of the Real Estate Investment Securities Association)
- Compliance Week
- Realty Times
- Enterprise Virginia
- TIC Monthly
- Virginia Land Title Association Examiner
- The Henrico County Leader
- Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal
- The Young Lawyer (a publication of the American Bar Association)
Below are links to some of his published articles, organized by general subject matter:
Securities
- Social Media and Regulation D Private Placement Compliance Issues
- New FINRA Release Offers Guidance to Broker-Dealers on Use of Social Media
- Twenty Tips for Becoming a Successful Tenant in Common Sponsor
- Five Reasons the TIC Industry Will Survive the Current Recession
- Ten Things Fund Managers Need to Know About the New SEC Form D
- Securitized TIC Offerings—Not Just for 1031 Investors
- Frequently Asked Questions About Accredited Investors in Regulation D Private Offerings
Franchising
- Common Franchisor Registration Mistakes
- Franchise Company Bankruptcies Reflect Continued Shift in Movie Rental Industry
- Maximizing Your Franchise Trade Show Experience
- Tips for Virginia Business Owners and Entrepreneurs on Franchising as a Growth Strategy
- Cupcakeries—Another Doomed Fad or Sustainable Business Model?
- Franchising Outlook for 2010
- Tips for Maximizing the Franchise “Discovery Day” Experience
- The Growing Impact of Franchising
- Fundamentals of Franchising
- The Honeymoon is Over—Amended FTC Franchise Rule Now Mandatory
- Tips for Franchising Success
- Fundamentals of Franchising Your Business
Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Twenty Questions to Address When Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Virginia
- Simple, Effective, and Creative Uses of LLCs by Nonprofit Organizations
- Fundamentals of Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Sample Entity Formation Checklist for a Virginia Tax-Exempt Organization
- Tips for Serving as a Director for a Nonprofit Organization
General Business
- A Quick Introduction to Virginia Limited Liability Companies
- An Introduction to Morals Clauses for Professional Athletes and Entertainers
- Five Tips to Prepare for the Sale of Your Business
- Perkins to Speak at Upcoming Seminar: Tips on Selling Your Business for Top Dollar
- Ten Things Business Owners Should Know About Buy-Sell Agreements
- Keeping “TRAC” of Employee Tip Income
- Employee or Independent Contractor?
- Single-Member LLC can be a Good Choice of Business Entity
- Tips on Conducting Contest and Sweepstakes Promotions