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Small Business Administration Legislative and Regulatory Update
Significant Regulatory Changes Issued by SBA on October 16, 2020
The Small Business Administration (SBA) released a final rule on October 16 in which it made significant changes to a number of its programs. The highlights are set forth below:…
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Government Contracts Partner Devon Hewitt Reappointed to SECAF Board of Directors
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF), the premier organization for the small and emerging government contractor community, announced today the appointment of their Officers and Board of Directors for 2020-2021. We are honored to announce Protorae Law’s …
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Virginia Enacts COVID-19 Emergency Workplace Safety Rules
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry recently enacted emergency workplace safety rules, §16VAC25-220 Emergency Temporary Standard Infectious Disease Prevention: SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19, in an effort to mitigate COVID-19 risk to workers. This makes Virginia among the… -
Court Opinion Offers Lesson — Why Fully Anticipating What Can Happen in the Future is Key to Drafting Successful Spousal Support Agreements
A recent court opinion denied a husband’s request to reduce his spousal support, finding his written agreement with his former wife demonstrated that they anticipated she may start working after their divorce. It is thus important when drafting a Spousal …
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Precision Matters in Property Settlement Agreements
Imagine paying Spousal Support for years, and when you reach the finish line of spousal support at your year of retirement, you try to get ahead by working a few extra years instead of retiring. Sounds reasonable, right? That’s exactly …
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New Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements for Lower-Income Workers in VA (and New Obligations for their Employers)
With all the disruption of COVID-19, some recent developments in Virginia’s employment law may have been overlooked by employers. Among those, Virginia enacted a new law that goes into effect on July 1, 2020 banning covenants not to compete (commonly …
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Updated SBA Certification Review Procedure Announced
On May 5th, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department issued updated Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQs. At that time, many businesses that had submitted a PPP loan application were considering whether they should return …
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IRS Employee Retention Credit FAQs Provide Some Guidance for Employers
The IRS has posted FAQs for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act enacted on March 27, 2020. FAQ topics provide the latest perspective of the Treasury Department regarding eligibility requirements, …
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Protorae Law Welcomes Tax Law Attorney Robert G. Trott
Protorae Law is pleased to announce the addition of Senior Counsel Robert G. Trott to its Tax Law and Business Transactions practices.
Rob focuses his practice on tax controversy and planning while helping businesses, non-profit organizations, municipalities and individuals navigate …
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Four Protorae Law Attorneys Recognized Among the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers Honorees
Protorae Law is pleased to announce that four attorneys were selected to the 2020 Virginia and Washington DC Super Lawyers and Rising Stars listing: Super Lawyers Brian Chandler, Devon Hewitt, and James Kinsel; and Rising Star John …
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