John C. Cook

How Will Glenn Youngkin’s Victory in the Virginia Gubernatorial Election Impact Virginia’s New Labor and Employment Laws?

Glenn Youngkin’s recent electoral victory over Terry McAuliffe sent shockwaves across the political landscape.  Republican candidates also won their respective…

3 years ago

Are Non-Competes or Restrictive Covenants Enforceable in Virginia?

While the Supreme Court of Virginia dislikes non-compete agreements, many state circuit courts and federal district courts have found employment…

4 years ago

Long Haul Covid May Implicate ADA Disability Protection

The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against people with real or perceived disabilities, or a history of past…

4 years ago

Opinion on Arbitration v. Courts From a Local Arbitration Lawyer

I just received a notice from Amazon that the terms of use on my account had changed. The mandatory arbitration…

4 years ago

Ok, Mandatory Vaccination May Be Legal. But is it a Good Idea?

On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) posted updated and expanded technical assistance addressing frequently asked…

4 years ago

New Virginia Law Protects Those Who Request COVID-19 Protection

A new Virginia law, the Whistleblower Protection Act, protects Virginia employees from retaliation if they communicate their concerns about compliance…

4 years ago

New York Mets Fire General Manager for Lewd Pictures He Sent Reporter. Why Should You Care?

If you were sitting at your desk today and said to yourself, “I think I’ll send a picture of a…

4 years ago

Get In Line Now For Your COVID-19 Vaccination

Get In Line Now For Your COVID-19 Vaccination   On Monday, January 11, 2021, the Virginia Department of Health launched…

4 years ago

Facing Your Addiction Gives You Legal Protection

Getting treatment for an addiction doesn’t just make good health sense. It makes good legal sense. It could save your…

4 years ago

When Your HR Consultant Needs HR Help

We have heard it said that doctors are the worst patients. We know that lawyers can be the worst clients.…

4 years ago