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Law and Order: The Heart of Democracy
By, Peter Burnett | Attorney, Leesburg When we celebrate Independence Day we are celebrating a reordering of civil society in 1776 that was based on two main things: inalienable human rights, and the rule of law. When America proclaimed its…
Are Vitamin Supplements Dangerous?
As a country, we’ve gone a little bit crazy for supplements and vitamins. And why wouldn’t we? After all, they promise to help us lose weight, give us more energy, and make us healthier in myriad ways. Over 150 million…
Americans Celebrate Flag Day June 14th
Many of us recall the story of Betsy Ross from primary school. Credited with crafting the first American flag in 1776, she’d been visited by a secret delegation of the Continental Congress, led by General George Washington himself, who made…
Driverless Car ‘Passenger’ Arrested In UK
Some recent high-profile incidents have shown us that self-driving cars will not eliminate car and truck accidents. And while we may be creeping ever closer to a world in which self-driving vehicles prove to be a safe alternative to driver-manned…
Bike Safety Tips for Summer
Summer weather is finally here, and with the longer days many of us are spending more time outdoors, enjoying activities like bike riding. Biking is a great way to keep fit and spend time outdoors, but it is also an…
N.E.W. Network of Enterprising Women
This May, Burnett & Williams is pleased to present our Ampersand Award for Community Excellence to the Network of Enterprising Women, or “N.E.W.”, a Richmond-area non-profit women’s networking organization. What makes N.E.W. special is not just the way the group…
Pool Safety
It’s that time of year again: the days are getting longer, the sun is out, and many people are opening up their swimming pools for the summer. There’s not much that is more fun and relaxing than spending a hot…
Should You Worry About JUUL, the Vape Device Teens Are Craving?
With Juuls and similar devices being marketed in ways that appeal to teens, will we see issues of e-cigarette product liability in the future? Strawberry Cotton Candy e-cigarettes? If you have a child in high school or middle school, Juuling…
