WHAT IS DEFAMATION? “In Virginia, as in other states, the law of defamation historically has protected a basic interest. The individual’s right to personal security includes his uninterrupted entitlement to enjoyment of his reputation” Gazette Inc. v. Harris, 229 Va. 1 (1985). Our litigation team at Fox and Moghul focus on the complex area of
Simply stated, a non-compete agreement, covenant not to compete or restrictive covenant is a contractual agreement between two parties that restricts one parties rights under a particular factual scenario. For example, in the employment context, an employer provided non-compete will seek to restrict an employees’ ability to start a similar trade or profession upon leaving
We are often asked by business owners if their business partner can “lock them out” of the business, which usually means restricting their access to the businesses bank accounts. Under these circumstances, the injured owner who has been frozen out of the business has certain options that he can follow. First, take a careful look
Our firm is often asked if one co-owner of a business, say a member in an LLC, can fire his co-member for allegedly stealing money or something else of value from the business. Can you as one co-owner fire the other co-owner allegedly for stealing money from the business? The answer depends on several factors
This questionnaire is designed to obtain information relevant to the organization of a new corporation in Virginia. Please note that the questionnaire is a tool to elicit relevant information and does not, by itself, create any legal rights. We will use the information that you provide to prepare the documents that the corporation would typically