Virginia ABC laws changing soon
A common complaint in the restaurant industry here in Richmond is about how outdated and difficult (and sometimes just plain […]
What to do if your landlord doesn’t respond to repair requests?
So you’ve had a roof leak for a while, making the drywall from the ceiling cave in..and who knows, maybe […]
7 key items to keep your corporation or LLC legitimate
No one likes to do paperwork. (well, almost no one — if you find that rare individual, hire them and […]
Pet deposits on residential leases
The issue of a residential tenant deciding to get a pet in the middle of a current lease term doesn’t […]
How to make zoning easier to understand
Government regulations are typically so complicated that not only can the lay-person not understand what they mean, but they are […]
Don’t let them catch you dancing!
Everyone can now rest easy, dancing will no longer be tolerated in the City of Richmond! (Well, when I say […]
Breakin’ the law! Or not… (new real estate laws)
July 1st each year is when most of the new legislation that was passed by the State of Virginia takes […]
What if the last owner lost their ABC license?
Every once in a while a potential restaurant buyer will ask me about how any past ABC violations may affect […]
Waitstaff in DC accused of stealing credit card numbers
This is a sad story about people taking advantage of trust given to them by the general public. No, it's […]
Why There Are No Bars in Virginia
No, really — there is no such thing as a bar in Virginia. As a very deliberate result of the […]
New Minimum Wage in VA
If approved, there will be a new minimum wage rate mandated by state law here in Virginia — with none […]
New Minimum Wage Rate
Last Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill raising the federal minimum wage to $7.25 over the next […]