John C. Cook

6 Reasons to Hire a Mediator for Employment Dispute Resolution

There are several benefits of hiring a mediator for employment dispute resolution. We will discuss those below as well as…

3 years ago

3 Benefits of Mediation for a Workplace Dispute

Many studies have shown the success of mediation in workplace disputes. This is a way to resolve interpersonal conflicts among…

3 years ago

An End to Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Cases?

Lost in a news cycle filled with Covid-19, Ukraine, and a former president flushing top-secret papers down the toilet was…

4 years ago

What Makes a Great Employment Lawyer?

To gain the best representation for your legal matters you want to do a great deal of due diligence, especially…

4 years ago

The Great Resignation – the 1950’s Meets the 2020’s

Life often moves in cycles. One cycle arises out of certain circumstances. It creates the conditions that then cause the…

4 years ago

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…

4 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