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Restaurants and Owners Held Responsible for not Paying Fair Wages

Recently, the United States Department of Labor settled claims against six Roanoke restaurants and the restaurant owners, in their personal…

7 years ago

Fourth Circuit Holds Mixed Fleet Truck Drivers Entitled to Overtime Pay

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, certain commercial drivers involved in interstate commerce are exempt from the law’s overtime provisions.…

7 years ago

EEOC Sues Freight Company for ADA Violation

Service and emotional support animals are commonly seen in many public places, ranging from stores to restaurants to airports. They…

7 years ago

Divorcing a Spouse Who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Disclaimer: I have no psychological training or experience. This article is based solely on my experience as a family law…

7 years ago

7th Circuit Holds that Title VII Protects LGBTQ from Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit which covers federal courts in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, recently held in…

7 years ago

The Fourth Circuit Provides a New Test for Joint Employment under the FLSA

The Fourth Circuit recently provided clarity to extant joint employer liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Salinas v. Commercial…

8 years ago

President Trump Keeps 2014 Executive Order

President Trump recently announced that he would leave in place a 2014 executive order expanding protections for federal workers and…

8 years ago

3 Things to Consider When Creating a Will

Although it’s a difficult topic to think about, it can be very important to create a will to protect assets…

8 years ago

Finding the Right Attorney

The range of attorneys and the legal services they provide are as varied as the people in our community. Finding…

8 years ago

What are Nonmonetary Contributions?

Virginia Code §10-107.3(E) mandates the Court to consider both monetary and nonmonetary contributions when dividing the parties marital assets and…

8 years ago