Reckless Driving in Virginia
Often nipping at the heels of the holidays are the ramifications of poor decisions made during the rat race of the season. From busted “no more carbs” promises to the ...
Trade Secrets: Dealing with Theft
By George Hawkins, Partner Often former disgruntled or conniving employees steal our trade secrets. In this day and age, modern electronic devices, such as cell phones, can prove to be essential ...
Living Trust: Why You Need One
By Roy Morris, Partner A living trus is a legal document created when the applicant is still alive. It allows for the easy transfer of assets without having to go ...
How to Respond When You Receive a Trademark Cease and Desist Letter
A trademark cease and desist letter assists a party in protecting their Trademark. If a party believes they have sole rights to something, and they think you’re infringing on those ...
How to Legally Fire an Employee in Virginia
Employment is presumably “at will” in all states except Montana. This means that in Virginia, employers may legally fire the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, without cause. ...
Patent Troll Demand Letter: How to Approach It
By Thomas Dunlap, Partner Throughout history, companies have come across all kind of legal matters. As we all know, it’s an expected part of the business. Nowadays, however, there´s a new ...
How to Win a Small Claims Case in New York
If you’re trying to recover an amount that doesn’t exceed $5,000, you’ll probably be taking your dispute to small claims court. It’s a venue for settling arguments over things like ...
The Rights of Home Owner Association Members in Virginia
If you live in a common-interest development, you’re one of over 40 million American households that belong to a Home Owner’s Association. If you bought your property from a developer, ...
Resolving Etsy Disputes
What should I do if I receive an item off Etsy that is not as described? Etsy is an innovative website that allows the sellers of handmade, vintage, or craft ...
November 2017 Trademarks
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig clients were issued 48 trademark office registrations in November. A registered trademark can build brand loyalty, deter copycats, and protect you from infringement claims. Contact DBL ...