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

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

Providing for your minor children with estate planning. | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, VA

Providing for your minor children with estate planning. | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, VA
Estate Planning for Families with Young Children. By: Ryan C. Young Every single parent needs to ask themselves “what would happen to my child tomorrow if I died?”  There are two fundamental concerns that must be adressed: 1) Who will manage the money for my child’s care, rearing and education? How will that money be managed? and 2) Who will... Read More

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

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

Estate Planning: The Family Money Talk – Have it Early and Often | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Attorney

Estate Planning: The Family Money Talk – Have it Early and Often | Ryan C. Young | Virginia Attorney
Discuss your Estate Plan with your Family Once your finished estate plan is signed, by you, have it witnessed by an impartial third-party, and notarized, the work is not over. There is still some heavy lifting for you to do.You need to talk with your adult children about the contents of your estate plan. This is a difficult but important... Read More

Why do real estate owners have to sue for partition? | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, Virginia

Why do real estate owners have to sue for partition? | Ryan C. Young | Attorney | Richmond, Virginia
Partition of Real Estate in Virginia Ryan C. Young | Richmond Attorney When dealing with real estate, there are many issues to consider. One of those is the securing of a Virginia attorney to sue for a partition of real estate. There are several reasons why people have to sue in this manner. These involve several different circumstances, including divorce, an investment property, and inheritance issues. Additionally,... Read More

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

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

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

Should I have a Will or a Living Trust? | Ryan C. Young | Estate Planning | Richmond Attorney

Should I have a Will or a Living Trust? | Ryan C. Young | Estate Planning | Richmond Attorney
Ryan C. Young | Attorney Richmond, Virginia No one likes to face their own mortality and far too many of us neglect to put our final wishes into a legal document. The stakes are high for failing to create an estate plan, the courts rather than you determine who gets your assets and if you have minor children who takes... Read More

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

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

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