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Do I Need a Lawyer to Start a Business in Virginia?

It may seem surprisingly easy to start a business in Virginia but it’s important to do so in a way…

4 years ago

Understanding Employee Misclassification and Overtime Laws in Virginia

Sometimes, employers misclassify employees as independent contractors. While this could be an honest mistake, often it is done intentionally to…

4 years ago

Guide to Creating a Business Record Retention Policy in Virginia

Many companies have adopted records retention policies to set forth a routine document destruction process with specified dates upon which…

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

On Batson and Being a Black Lawyer

I recently tried the first civil jury trial in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia since…

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

An Overview on New Virginia Laws That Impacts Employers

An Overview on New Virginia Laws That Impacts Employers

4 years ago

Do Not Let Your Zoom Behavior #Cancel Your Job

Americans have been dealing with the impact of the COVID19 pandemic for over a year now.  Home offices, remote workspaces…

5 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…

5 years ago