Articles of Organization vs. Operating Agreements: Don’t Let Your Business Be Left in the Dark
Monday, June 17, 2024
So you’ve taken the exciting leap into entrepreneurship and formed your business! Congratulations! But as the dust settles, you might be encountering some unfamiliar legal terms like “Articles of Organization” and “Operating Agreements.” Understanding the difference between these two documents is crucial for protecting your...
Read More Do your homework: Zoning Laws and the Pitfalls of Buying Vacant Property
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Written by: Olaun Simmons Buying vacant land can be a great investment, but it’s important to do your homework before making any purchases. One major consideration is zoning laws, which can have a significant impact on what you can and cannot do with your property....
Read More New Water and Sewer Allocation Ordinance Does Not Constitute an Unconstitutional Taking
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Written by: Guy Jeffress The recent case of PEM Entities LLC v. County of Franklin (2023 WL 105711), out of the United States Court of Appeals (the “Court”), reminds us that the imposition of new rules or restrictions by a local government, although onerous in...
Read More Are You Keeping Proper Records?
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Written by: Guy Jeffress The recent federal case of Renee Mason, DPM, v. Brian Mazzei, Et Al., 2023 WL 234777, out of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, highlights the importance of adhering to proper record-keeping formalities, even if you are...
Read More Concept Of “Disguised,” Or “De Facto” Dividends Discussed In Recent Maryland Case.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Written by: Guy Jeffress Edward MEKHAYA v. EASTLAND FOOD CORPORATION, et al., 2022 WL 17843057 Appellate Court of Maryland (formerly the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland) In a first for Maryland, the Appellate Court of Maryland, relying on persuasive authority from other jurisdictions, paved...
Read More Prince William County’s Pathway to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan: One Step Closer
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Written by: Olaun Simmons, Esq. The Prince William County Board of Supervisors have been working diligently to finalize the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. When it is adopted by the Board of County Supervisors, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan will help guide future land use and development for...
Read More The Mixed Use District – A Flexible Approach to Use and Density
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Written by: Olaun Simmons, Esq. In 2021, Prince William County adopted a new zoning district entitled “Mixed Use District (MXD).” The new Mixed Use District seeks to provide a thoughtful approach to development because it allows for flexible land development, promotestransit-oriented development, and encourages a mix...
Read More The Importance of A Guaranty.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Written by: Guy Jeffress The decision of the Supreme Court of Virginia in Grayson v. Westwood Buildings L.P., 300 Va. 25, 859 S.E.2d 651 (2021) highlights the need to confirm a tenant’s financial ability to pay the rent during the term of a lease and...
Read More Labor Reforms Targeted as Virginia Prepares for a Change in Administration
Monday, January 24, 2022
Written by: Monica Munin, Esq. Republican governor Glenn Youngkin assumed office on January 15, 2022, enacting 11 executive orders including orders that; end mandatory masking for children in grade K-12; ban critical race theory from state classrooms; promise to “investigate wrongdoing” in Loudoun County Public...
Read More Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – updated standard requirements
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Written by: Guy Jeffress Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – updated standard requirements On November 1, 2021, ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) approved revisions to the ASTM 1527 standard, more commonly known as a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report. Once...
Read More What should you do to best protect your business from litigation arising out of the Covid-19 crisis?
Friday, April 17, 2020
What should you do to best protect your business from litigation arising out of the Covid-19 crisis? By: Brett Callahan, Esq. Do you have more Coronavirus related legal questions? Visit our Covid-19 business resource page HERE or call us at 703-369-4738. We are open and...
Read More Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Tax reform legislation enacted in 2017 created the opportunity for significant new capital gains tax benefits for investors in qualified opportunity funds (QOFs). The primary purpose of the law is to create economic development as well as job creation in economically distressed communities. The Treasury,...
Read More Hosting on Airbnb? Here are some legal tips!
Friday, December 8, 2017
Thinking about renting your home on Airbnb? Make sure to check your local laws! Local laws and regulations often fail to keep up with the speed of market innovation, leaving jurisdictions scrambling to balance personal liberty and community safety. This is the case with Airbnb...
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