No one likes to think about their mortality, what will become of their assets and belongings, and who will provide for their loved ones, once they’re gone. What may be comforting, however, is the knowledge that with proper planning and the creation of an estate plan that includes a will, one can ensure that when…
Taking a business idea from concept to launch is both exciting and challenging. One of the principal choices you’ll make in this process is in the type of legal structure for your company. Your selection may be swayed by your particular industry, but there are also other things to consider. These include the various financial…
If you have been charged with a crime, there is a lot on the line. Not only can the criminal process be challenging and emotionally exhausting, but if you are convicted, you may have to pay large fines and fees, face jail or prison time, and/or be subject to a number of other provisions, such…
A protective order, more commonly known as a restraining order, is a type of order issued by a Virginia court that prohibits one party from contacting another, typically in order to protect one party from abuse or violence. Protective orders can contain a number of provisions. When a court in Virginia issues a protective order,…
The consequences of a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) can be severe. The state of Virginia treats DUIs seriously, and those convicted of this crime will possibly face heavy penalties that will affect them for some time to come. Unfortunately, the ramifications of a DUI conviction can be amplified when the crime was…
With the opioid crisis on the rise, and more people than ever before dying as a result of opioid overdoses, victims’ families, medical providers, and local, state, and federal governments are all looking for answers and solutions to the problem. Options like emphasizing prevention, reducing the number of opioid prescriptions that are given out, and increasing…
A host of tragic events in the news has once again thrust the debate over the Second Amendment into the direct spotlight. Individuals on both sides of the argument are making impassioned pleas each day to further their agenda, which only further inflames the opposition. The fact remains, however, that it is legal to possess…
With students already in class at the University of Virginia, the campus and surrounding areas of Charlottesville have–as is common at the start of every school year–experienced a surge in the number of vehicles on the road, and of course, the number of young drivers. What’s more, there are more people on our local roads too, with…
College administrators across the country have begun taking a harder stance on fraternity parties, and on disciplining the members and leadership of Greek organizations when students are injured at fraternity house parties. Now more than ever, it is critical for students facing charges from college disciplinary boards or criminal charges by local prosecutors to protect…
After an investigation into anonymous reports of widespread use of date-rape drugs resulting in multiple sexual assaults by fraternities on campus, Northwestern University has concluded its investigation into the allegations. The university’s administration will not be taking disciplinary action based on the assault charges. The allegations were first announced in a campus-wide email sent on…
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