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What Small Business Owners Should Know About The New Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
September 07, 2021

On March 2, 2021, Virginia became the second state to enact a comprehensive state privacy law when Governor Northam signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (the “CDPA”) into law. The CDPA creates consumer rights, similar to California’s…

The Corporate Transparency Act and its Effect on Small Businesses
August 18, 2021

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…

Quick Intro to SBA 504 Loans
July 30, 2021

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…

Is Your Firm Client Centered?
June 09, 2021

The legal profession places great value on tradition. For example, the Virginia bar exam still includes age-old Latin terms. While some of these traditions foster a sense of deep community and respect, others tend to impede the profession’s…

Perkins Law To Host Business Entity Tips for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Workshop
May 10, 2021

RVA small business attorney Eric Perkins will discuss business entity formations and compliance tips to help business owners reduce risk and enhance the value of their companies on June 3rd at 7pm. Attendees will also hear valuable insights…

Best Practices for Engaging New Employees
March 12, 2021

Small business owners should never underestimate the value of loyal, talented, and hard-working employees, nor should they ever underestimate the tangible and intangible costs of employee turnover. I previously wrote about the steps small business…

SCORE’s Workshop Series Presents – How to Start Your Own Business
February 19, 2021

If you are thinking about starting your own business in 2021, then consider signing up for an upcoming virtual SCORE workshop “How to Start Your Own Business” featuring RVA's small business attorney, Eric Perkins. Speakers will cover such…

Garnishments on the Rise: What Small Business Owners Should Know About Garnishments in Virginia
February 15, 2021

Volatility throughout the small business community arising from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in debt collection efforts by creditors.  One frequently used collection remedy is referred to as garnishment. What is a Garnishment? Garnishment…

Perkins Law LLC Formation Express Package
January 15, 2021

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Three Important Things to Know About the Second Round of Paycheck Protection Program Loan Funding
January 05, 2021

At the end of 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was passed to provide additional COVID-19 financial relief to the small business and nonprofit community, including a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding (PPP…