Peter Burnett’s Ampersand Pantry Project turns one! When Peter Burnett first started the Ampersand Pantry Project in January of 2020, he really had no idea what kind of impact it would have on his Leesburg, VA, community. His initial plan…
Driving over the speed limit can have more serious legal consequences than you might think! Blurred road and car, speed motion background In Virginia, there have long been serious legal consequences for speed-related reckless driving, but even so, many people…
Help keep your neighborhood businesses vibrant this holiday season by shopping local. This year, holiday gatherings will look different, and so will holiday shopping. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t still support your local community businesses with Small…
Remote and hybrid school can be a challenge, so we’ve gathered a few tips that may be useful for your online student. Parents everywhere are navigating the new reality of online learning as kids start this school year in the…
Even though learning is happening from home for many students this fall, it’s still a good idea to keep your eye out for school buses and kids on bikes. Now that Labor Day — the unofficial end of summer —…
As the scorching summer heat continues, lawmakers do their part to help keep pets cool and safe. It’s August, which means long, hot days and hopefully a dip in the pool or a picnic under a shady tree to stay…
Virginia is leading the nation in protecting its workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Last week Virginia became the first state in the nation to pass rules requiring employers to protect workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Here at Burnett & Williams…
Our colleague David was recently sworn in as a US citizen — congratulations, David! As some of you may know, our colleague David (who works as a paralegal and business manager in our Midlothian office) is from Scotland. We are…
You’d think fewer cars would necessarily mean safer roads, but the reality is a bit more complicated. With many states still experiencing stay-at-home orders, you might think that fewer people out driving would mean safer roads, but in reality the…
Burnett & Williams congratulates Matt Bass on his recent appointment to the Clarke County Board of Supervisors. All of us at Burnett & Williams want to congratulate our colleague Matthew Bass on his recent appointment to the Clarke County Board…