Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners, LLC et al. v. Kristine Anderson Virginia law has traditionally treated pets, no matter how much a part of the family we consider them to be, as personal property. This means that pet owners can recovery for harm to our pets is capped at the measure of damages for personal propertycontinue reading…
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What You Need to Know Now About Probation in Virginia
Have you ever considered that probation is a good thing and a sign of forward progress? Crime, in some capacity, has occurred since the dawn of civilization. However, the ways in which we have chosen to deal with the punishment of the crimes committed has evolved. Thankfully, gone are the days of punishments being doledcontinue reading…
11 Actions You Can Take During Cybersecurity Awareness Month to Protect Yourself and Your Business from Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity refers to the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software, and data from cyberthreats. The practice of cybersecurity is used by individuals and businesses alike to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems. With so much of our business and personal lives online and in “the Cloud,” the importancecontinue reading…
$8 Million Dollar Settlement Reached with Wawa after 2019 Data Breach
In late July, it was announced that an $8 million settlement was reached with Wawa, Inc. as a result of a 2019 data breach that compromised approximately 34 million cards used at Wawa stores in each of the seven states and districts where Wawa operates—New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and the District ofcontinue reading…
7 Questions about Child Support Answered
At the very root of child support legislation lies the fundamental right for a child to be supported by both of their parents. Under Virginia law, it is expected that both parents contribute to the support of their minor children. Despite this expectation, make no mistake that this can be an incredibly sensitive topic, bothcontinue reading…