Most vehicles are equipped with basic safety features like airbags, antilock brakes, and three-point seatbelts which are shown to reduce accidents and injuries. Recent developments in vehicle safety have also led to more advanced driver-assist technologies designed to prevent crashes before they occur, but are they really making our cars, trucks, and SUVs safer? The […]
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What Legal Concerns Should Churches Be Aware of?
A house of worship enjoys many legal benefits that enable it to continue providing church members with regular religious and community outreach services. They often are exempt from paying a variety of taxes and benefit from constitutional protections. Those protections are not absolute, and many churches wind up litigating many legal issues. From civil disputes […]
Anchor Legal Group Announces Steve Lentz’s New Book, It Was Never About the Ketchup!: The Leadership Legacy of H.J. Heinz.
Anchor Legal Group, PLLC, is proud to announce the publication of firm partner Stephen D. Lentz’s new book, It Was Never About the Ketchup!: The Leadership Legacy of H.J. Heinz. In the new book, Steve explores the idea that each of us is created with the potential to make this world a better place because […]
Can Car Accidents Cause Back Pain?
The force that is created when your car crashes into an object, whether a stationary object or another vehicle, is enough to send your spine into fits. If you were lucky enough, the crash you were just in was not bad enough to crush you. Unfortunately, you are not out of the woods just yet. […]
Anchor Legal Group, PLLC Welcomes Charles D. Pittman, Jr., Esq. to the Firm
Anchor Legal Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that Charles “Charlie” D. Pittman, Jr. has joined our team. Mr. Pittman brings years of experience and a record of excellence in real estate transactions, title insurance, and real estate investment business matters. We are pleased to add his dedicated legal service and extensive knowledge of Virginia […]
What Are Fiduciary Responsibilities of Church Board Members?
The governing board of any church, much like any corporation, is a serious entity. When accepting a board position, board members have a responsibility to do well by the church and its members. Their representation of the church, including any and all related business, must be conducted in good faith. Each church board member, or […]
What is Malicious Prosecution?
Malicious prosecution is the act of knowingly filing a civil or criminal lawsuit against an individual with no reasonable grounds, probable cause, or acting with improper purposes. In such cases, the defendant in that case may be entitled to file a lawsuit claiming malicious prosecution against a prosecutor or others who initiated the claims. Typically, […]
Why Should a Church Become Incorporated?
Nearly every religious organization faces the question of whether to become incorporated at some point. This question typically arises when considering legal liability. Liability in unincorporated churches and religious organizations is placed on the organization’s members or congregation, which oftentimes can be quite problematic, particularly in smaller organizations with little capital or assets. Incorporating protects […]
How to Stay Safe on the Road on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer vacation season. The national holiday falls on May 30 this year, and often features parades and other memorial activities in many communities across the nation. AAA says the 2022 Memorial Day holiday could be the busiest in many years. The auto insurer that traditionally forecasts […]
Can Potholes Cause Car Accidents?
Drivers frequently complain about potholes, especially during the spring and early summer months when potholes tend to become more pronounced. Potholes are more than mere annoyances, though: they can be serious road hazards and can contribute to car accidents. Each year, more than six billion dollars in property damage is attributed to potholes and similar […]