Entries by EPManager0

100 Questions to Answer Before Buying a Franchise

Signing a franchise agreement is one of the most important contracts a person will ever sign.  Asking the right questions, conducting adequate research, and careful planning are all important parts of the franchising process.  Perkins Law is pleased to offer the Perkins Law 100-Point Prudent Planning Test for Prospective Franchisees.

Here’s the Rule Video Series Kick Off!

RVA’s tennis guru, Eric Perkins, kicks off the “Here’s the Rule” video series by addressing intentional and unintentional hindrances caused by an opponent’s body movements. Check out the link below for some insight into Code 35 and stay tuned for next week’s addition — Call Disagreements. If you have a tennis rules question please email […]

2017 RTA Tennis Community Scholarship Winners Announced

Perkins Law, PLLC is pleased to announce that Deep Run High School’s Nina Sorkin and Goochland High School’s Chase Bernstine are this year’s winners of the second annual RTA Tennis Community Scholarship. Sorkin finished her high school tennis career with an astounding 89-1 record, featuring four state singles and doubles titles as well as one […]

RVA BizLaw Episode 11 – 2017 RVA SCOREcard Business Model Competition Recap

Congratulations to The Dog Wagon and it’s owner Robert Stout for beating out 21 other local entrepreneurs to win the second annual SCOREcard Business Canvas Model Competition, organized by Richmond SCORE. See and hear about Perkins Law’s Eric Perkins’ judging experience on Episode 11 of the RVA BizLaw Series just posted on YouTube or read […]

Differences Between LLC Membership Interests and Corporate Stock

Small business owners and entrepreneurs often use (and confuse) LLC and corporate terminology and concepts.  This is understandable as many people view the two types of business entities as being functional equivalents of one another.  With the flexibility offered by the Virginia LLC Act, it is not unusual for LLC owners to “incorporate” many corporate-like […]

Application Deadline for the Next Lighthouse Labs Accelerator Program is June 30

One of the crown jewels of the RVA entrepreneurial ecosystem is Lighthouse Labs, a nonprofit organization that operates a mentor-driven accelerator program for local startups.  The program offers entrepreneurs a blend of mentoring, education and support services, and collaborate work space to help participating startups navigate from concept to viable, high growth businesses over a […]

Question to Virginia Small Business Owners–Are You Observing Proper Business Entity Formalities?

Correctly setting up a Virginia limited liability company or corporation is a great first step for your small business, but the responsibility does not stop there.  Proper business entity maintenance, compliance and governance must be faithfully observed to enjoy limited liability protection and other legal benefits of conducting business through a separate legal entity.  Easier […]