John C. Cook

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…

5 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.…

5 years ago

Saturday is World Mental Health Day – Understanding Disability Accommodations

Saturday, October 10, 2020 is World Mental Health Day. Researchers estimate as many as 20% of our population is faced…

5 years ago

Ghosts of Christmas Past: Can Employers Punish Employees for Pre-Employment Conduct in Virginia?

Recently, the CEO of Tapestry, Inc., parent company to luxury brands like Coach and Kate Spade, abruptly resigned in part because…

5 years ago

Virginia Adopts First Coronavirus Workplace Safety Regulations

On July 15, 2020, Virginia became the first state in the country to adopt Coronavirus-related workplace safety mandates. The new standards,…

5 years ago