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Changing the name of your business in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, VA Attorney

February 19, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

By: Ryan C. Young | Attorney Richmond, Virginia Business Law When you first opened your business selecting your name was far easier than registering with all the legal entities that you had to notify of your existence. When you change your business name there are a number of legal issues that have to be addressed, including many things you did... Read More

Non-Disparagement Clause in a Contract | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Contract Law

January 29, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

If you’re a party to any kind of contract in the state of Virginia, you’ll want to learn about non-disparagement clauses. These can appear in all kinds of contracts, and you may see one if you’re an employee or if you and another person are partners for any reason. Additionally, you may see this kind of clause if you receive... Read More

Consequential Damages from a Breach of Contract | Ryan C. Young | Contract | Richmond Attorney

December 3, 2012October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Contract Damages in Virginia Ryan C. Young | Richmond Attorney One of the most common questions I receive from clients in Virginia involves demanding consequential damages for breach ofcontract cases. While breach of contract cases are relatively straightforward, since they typically involve carefully written contracts, they often become complex in damage interpretation. When requests for consequential damages are introduced, breach... Read More

Five Tips for Leasing Commercial Space | Ryan C. Young | Commercial Lease | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

November 26, 2012October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Negotiating a Commercial Lease in Virginia Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney Although the economy is recovering slowly there are still excellent opportunities for small businesses that want to lease commercial space. The number one most important thing for a business to do is to have the lease reviewed by an experienced commercial lease attorney. A Virginia attorney familiar... Read More

Protecting the proprietary information (trade secrets) of your business. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Attorney | Business Law

November 5, 2012October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, VA Trade Secrets are important to every business. Trade secrets are important to every business, large or small. Should an employee or so-called corporate “spy” decide that your proprietary information will no longer remain secret, your company could suffer severe–possibly, irreparable–damage. Economic Espionage Act of 1996 This regulation defines trade secrets and offers... Read More

You must register your foreign LLC or Corporation in Virginia in order to conduct business. | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Attorney | Business Law

October 10, 2012October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Register your foreign LLC or Corporation in Virginia If your LLC or corporation was formed in another state, you must first register with the Virginia State Corporation Commission before “conducting business” in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Of course, the actions which constitute “conducting business” are sometimes disputed. Penalties for not registering your foreign corporation or LLC The penalties for... Read More

Limiting Damages in a Contract | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Business Attorney

September 24, 2012October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Ryan C. Young Richmond | Business Law | Attorney When a small business enters into a contract, it must meet certain obligations. If the business isn’t able to uphold its part of the deal, the other parties involved in the contract can bring legal action against the business, which may result in damages. To protect itself from unreasonable costs, a... Read More

What does force majeure mean in a contract? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia | Business Law | Attorney

September 18, 2012October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Richmond | Contract Law | Attorney When certain uncontrollable events occur, a party involved in a business contract may not be able to hold up his end of the deal. To protect parties from legal repercussions in such situations, contracts often include a “force majeure” clause. What Does Force Majeure Mean? Literally, “force majeure” means “superior force.” Legally, it refers... Read More

Professional Service Contracts: Get Paid Faster | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney | Business Law

August 20, 2012October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Professional Service Contracts Richmond, Virginia Attorney Nothing puts a crimp in your cash flow quite like a slow-paying client. When unpaid invoices drift for weeks or months through a client’s approval and payment process, your ability to concentrate on what you do best–namely, providing professional service to people who truly need your expertise–suffers. While you know you need to dedicate... Read More

Virginia Defamation Law: Providing a negative review (recommendation) for a former employee. – Ryan C. Young – Business Attorney

July 23, 2012October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Giving a negative review concerning a former employee in Virginia. As an employer in Virginia, have you ever been concerned about what you should say when you receive a call about an employee or former employee’s job performance? As in most areas of Virginia law, you are largely protected as the employer. However, you should still use prudence when... Read More

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