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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

Brief Overview: Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

August 17, 2015October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

With the Commonwealth of Virginia’s adoption of the Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act (also commonly referred to as the VUTSA), many people have begun to wonder exactly how it will affect the business environment that they operate in on a daily basis. At its core, the Act was designed to both protect innovation by companies that depend on such advancements... Read More

Defenses to Trade Secret Litigation in Virginia | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

August 14, 2015October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Trade secrets are vital to many business interests and thus important to the American system of commerce. Trade secrets are one of the unique products of a business that may set that company apart from its competitors. In the interest of fostering competition, the government and the law has an interest in helping institutions protect their trade secrets. In the... Read More

Legal considerations when buying an existing business. | Ryan C. Young | Small Business Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

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

Buying an existing business can be enormously rewarding. You won't face the challenges of establishing a company from scratch, along with the massive time commitments needed to create dynamic business plans, finding lenders or investors--or both--and all the minutia of launching a business from ground up. Read More

Legal considerations when transferring your business to a successor. | Ryan C. Young | Business Legal Planning | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

December 3, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Business succession planning is a critical, but often overlooked, factor in companies having long-term viability. If you are the primary owner and officer of a business, having a successor is even more vital. According to a recent article in Entrepreneur Magazine, over 25 percent of family-owned businesses lack written succession plans. Even those owners facing their senior years, have yet... Read More

Planning a legal exit strategy for your business. | Ryan C. Young | Richmond, Virginia Attorney

November 25, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

You Need a Business Legal Exit Strategy When you have partners or co-owners in your business, you should create an exit strategy to extricate yourself from the company in a legal, workable manner. If you never envisioned leaving this business after you founded it, take heart. You’re not alone. Few entrepreneurs consider ever leaving a business they create. However, many... Read More

Virginia Employers: It’s important to have a written alcohol policy in place for your employees. | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

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

Employees drinking on the job. Concern over employees drinking on the job is actually a common concern that I hear about. When I counsel employers, I always ask them what their feelings are towards drugs and alcohol. Obviously, the overwhelming majority of employers are not going to allow their employees to actively use illegal drugs while in the workplace. At... Read More

Professional Office Lease Considerations | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia | Commercial Lease Law

August 6, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

When you’re leasing a professional office, you might want to consider a retail location. Many doctors, lawyers, dentists, and other professionals are moving into these types of settings, to make it more convenient for the people who seek out their services. When you do that, though, you’ll want to be careful of the commercial lease you’re signing. These types of... Read More

Are Unpaid Internships Legal? | Ryan C. Young, Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

July 30, 2013October 10, 2019 Ryan C. Young, Esq.

Unpaid internships have long been a staple of American business. Internships have expanded from the traditional summer interns that companies have used for many decades to year-round use of interns. The media traditionally uses more interns than businesses in other industries. The current expansion to more year-round intern use is fueled by those hoping to change careers and people hoping... Read More

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