Surprising Costs of Litigation—Ask Paula Deen
May 16, 2014

As a business attorney, my job is to help clients plan ahead, memorialize their key business transactions and relationships in writing, comply with applicable laws, and sleep easier at night.

SEC Gives Huge Boost to Regulation D Private Offerings
May 16, 2014

At long last, the SEC has voted 4-1 to approve a rule allowing private offering issuers and sponsors to publicly advertise their Regulation D, Rule 506 private securities offerings.

Learn About the New Rule 506(c) Allowing Reg. D Sponsors to Advertise
May 16, 2014

Check out the article “Frequently Asked Questions About Accredited Investors in Regulation D Private OFferings”.

Virginia Franchise Forum Features FRANdata’s 2014 Franchise Forecast
May 16, 2014

A great crowd of local franchisors, franchisees, prospects, and other members of the central Virginia franchise community gathered at the Westwood Club for the Virginia Franchise Forum’s quarterly meeting.

Can a Virginia nonprofit sell ads on its website?
May 16, 2014

Are we allowed to sell advertising on our website (or our newsletter or event programs)?

SBA Financing Insights Shared at Focus Group Event
May 16, 2014

There was a standing room only crowd at C & F Bank’s commercial loan office at Innsbrook this morning as a panel of local SBA financing experts offered their insights and recent experiences.

Local Franchised Biz Shuts Its Doors at Short Pump Location
May 16, 2014

Lest anyone think that opening a franchised business is a guarantee of success, consider the fate of Three Guys Pizza Pies in Short Pump.

REISA rebrands as ADISA–Alternative Direct Investment Securities Association
May 16, 2014

Eric Perkins served as panelist at Sunday’s Real Estate Investment Securities Association Annual Conference at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

Five Reasons Why Local Craft Brewers Should Love Regulation D
May 15, 2014

The RVA craft brewery scene has been quite prolific in recent years with no immediate signs of slowing down. As these startups mature into emerging growth companies, raising capital becomes a major topic of strategic planning and discussion.