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Non-Disparagement Clause in a Contract | Ryan C. Young | Civil Litigation and Contract Attorney in Richmond, Virginia

September 7, 2015October 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

Virginia Contract Law: Damages in Breach of Contract Litigation | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

August 24, 2015October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

When two parties sign a contract in the state of Virginia, that document represents an exchange that is expected to be made. If you’re a homeowner and you sign a contract with a contractor to build a new deck on the back of your house, for example, the exchange is very simple: you will pay the contractor a specified amount... Read More

3 Rules that Govern all Non-compete Agreements in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

April 9, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Virginia courts will look at these rules when deciding whether to uphold a non-compete agreement. There are a variety of ways in circumstances in which a noncompete clause could find its way into a Virginia contract. However, the most common by far is the employment situation. As such, I will refer to employer and employee throughout this article. The party... 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

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

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

How can a lawyer potentially make your business more profitable over the long haul? | Ryan C. Young | Richmond Business Attorney

March 19, 2012October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Small Business | Attorney | Richmond When initially starting a business you have to consult area building codes and get permits for everything. Therefore, you are already consulting the law on how to proceed. For certain, it is a priceless commodity to develop a relationship with a lawyer who knows the mechanics of your specific business. You should keep a... Read More

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