A special session of the Virginia legislature resulted in the passage of laws impacting when the police can pull over drivers in the Commonwealth. The passage of House Bill 5058[1] no longer permits law enforcement officers to use certain infractions, while still illegal, as the primary reason for stopping drivers in the Commonwealth. The new laws whichcontinue reading…
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COVIDWISE – The New COVID-19 App In Virginia
COVIDWISE – The new COVID-19 app launching in Virginia; What is it and is it safe? On August 5, 2020, Virginia rolled out the new free COVIDWISE app using pandemic technology created by Apple and Google. Its purpose is to notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. How does it work?continue reading…
Be Aware Of These 3 Social Media Pitfalls
Social Media Pitfalls When we’ve discussed the potential legal pitfalls of social media, we have emphasized the practice of indiscriminate posting to your feeds while involved in a legal matter. Posting to your Facebook wall, Twitter account, or Instagram, regardless of the intention behind the post, could end up compromising your case. It’s easy tocontinue reading…
Four Steps That Will Help You Hire The Right Tax Preparer In Virginia
Finding The Right Tax Preparer It’s tax time, and before hiring someone to do your taxes, it’s wise to do some research on prospective tax preparers. When the time comes to file taxes, scammers find a number of ways to take advantage of consumers, exploiting the increased transfer of financially sensitive information. While many scamscontinue reading…
Why Should You Hire An Attorney?
Why Hire an Attorney? The cost of legal representation can discourage many people from seeking an attorney when a lawsuit is brought against them. Another factor that may influence people not to seek representation is the belief that the legal matter is not complex or dire enough to warrant paying for an attorney. Recently acontinue reading…