Virginia Non-Compete Agreements: What Changed on July 1, 2026
August 14, 2026
Virginia used to have a simple non-compete rule. You could not use one with a low-wage employee, and everything else was governed by common law
Virginia used to have a simple non-compete rule. You could not use one with a low-wage employee, and everything else was governed by common law
Every job posting a Virginia employer publishes now must include a number. As of July 1, 2026, Virginia Code § 40.1-28.7:12 requires employers to disclose
A well-written demand letter is often the right first step in a Virginia business dispute. It can frame the dispute in your favor, preserve legal
Many Virginia LLCs are formed quickly — sometimes in a day — with owners assuming that a shared business idea and mutual trust will be
A Virginia business breakup is rarely just a business problem. When LLC members or business partners fall out — over money, control, records, customers, or
After you are served with a lawsuit in Virginia, the first defense filing can shape the trajectory of the entire case. Virginia circuit court practice
If you have been served with a lawsuit in Virginia, the worst response is delay. Virginia civil cases move quickly, and missing the response deadline
Final payment is often where a Virginia construction relationship breaks down. The homeowner may believe the contractor has not finished or has performed defective work.
Virginia home improvement contract requirements are not just paperwork — they are a regulatory compliance obligation, and failing to meet them can cost a contractor
Not every imperfection in a construction project is a legally actionable defect — but work that fails to comply with the contract, approved plans, building
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