10/28/2014
Authored by attorney Sean Golden The U.S. Copyright Act gives the creator of an architectural work (i.e., the copyrighted design of a building) the exclusive right to make copies or reproductions of that design. Anyone who makes unauthorized copies can be sued for copyright infringement. As a practical matter, direct evidence of copyright infringement can… Read more »
10/22/2014
Below is a copy of a “cheat sheet” summary of important deadlines relating to Virginia mechanic’s liens John Lockard and I prepared for a recent talk. Obviously not intended as a complete overview of mechanic’s lien law, times or requirements; but a simple “keep in mind” overview.
10/10/2014
Norfolk, VA. (October 10, 2014) – The Labor & Employment group of Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to host its 29th Annual Labor & Employment Law seminar on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, 777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CEOs, in-house counsel staff, human resource professionals and… Read more »
10/10/2014
Attorneys Jim Cosby and Pat Herman recently handled a case involving the sale of the NorVa in downtown Norfolk and The National in downtown Richmond to AEG Live LLC, an L.A.-based entertainment group. Read the full Times-Dispatch story here. The Virginian-Pilot reports here.
10/09/2014
The Labor & Employment group of our firm is pleased to announce its 29th annual Labor & Employment Law Review and Update! The seminar will be held on November 18, 2014 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Topics Include: Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law • Affordable Care… Read more »
10/09/2014
DOL issued its final rule on October 7 implementing President Obama’s Executive Order 13,658 and increasing the minimum wage for workers performing federal service and construction contracts to $10.10 per hour. The final rule also sets future increases to be based upon the Consumer Price Index. Click Here for more information about the final rule.
10/09/2014
Make your reservations now for the 2014 Carter Gunn Memorial Stressbuster 8K fun fun. This year the Stressbuster 8K is November 22, 2014 at First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, VA. Registration starts at 7:30am; the race starts at 9:00am. This is a fun, cross country 8K race along historic, scenic and rolling trails in… Read more »
10/02/2014
Virginia law provides for a mechanic lien intended to insure payment to persons who supply labor or materials for construction projects. On first blush, the requirement is simple – to file the mechanic’s lien. But over the years judicial interpretations of the statutory provisions have made the requirements much more complex than that; and any… Read more »
10/02/2014
A mechanic’s lien is a powerful tool to secure payment for construction work. As discussed in the last article, however, there are technical requirements to prepare a mechanic’s lien. Heads Up Sprinkler lost its mechanic’s lien after five years because it failed to include a statement that it “intended to claim the benefit of the… Read more »
10/01/2014
Uninsured employers shall be assessed a civil penalty, subject to a maximum of $250 per day of noncompliance and subject to a maximum civil penalty of $50,000. The 2014 General Assembly approved an increase in the civil penalty imposed when an employer required to insure under the Workers’ Compensation Act fails to insure. The law… Read more »
