Life often moves in cycles. One cycle arises out of certain circumstances. It creates the conditions that then cause the next cycle. And so on. The Greatest Generation fought WWII. It came home, spoiled its kids, and caused the Boomers to be who they are (often maligned as Hippies but, in reality, the driving force… Continue reading The Great Resignation – the 1950’s Meets the 2020’s
The fictional female president on Netflix’s hit drama, House of Cards, Claire Underwood, once hopefully declared: “The reign of the middle-aged white man is over.” David Duvall, former Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Novant Health Inc, did not get President Underwood’s memo. On October 26, 2021, a federal jury in the Western… Continue reading Antidiscrimination Laws Protect Heterosexual White Men Too
The unexpected loss of a loved one is a painful and traumatic experience, especially when the death was due to the gross oversight or negligence of another person or entity. If you have suffered this type of loss, a Virginia wrongful death lawyer may be able to help you. Wrongful Death Cases A wrongful death… Continue reading Filing a Wrongful Death Case in Virginia
It may seem surprisingly easy to start a business in Virginia but it’s important to do so in a way that protects you. So, if you ask, “do I need a lawyer to start a business in Virginia?” Technically, no. But is it a smart move that will save you trouble later? Absolutely. Benefits of… Continue reading Do I Need a Lawyer to Start a Business in Virginia?
Sometimes, employers misclassify employees as independent contractors. While this could be an honest mistake, often it is done intentionally to avoid paying taxes and providing employment benefits. However, there have been recent updates to employee misclassification and overtime laws in Virginia that help employees. Employee Misclassification Typically, employees have more rights than independent contractors.… Continue reading Understanding Employee Misclassification and Overtime Laws in Virginia
Many companies have adopted records retention policies to set forth a routine document destruction process with specified dates upon which a document can be safely destroyed. Corporate Document Destruction Policy Having a document destruction policy can protect against accusations of attempting to purge files of incriminating documents, and can allow a company to maintain regular… Continue reading Guide to Creating a Business Record Retention Policy in Virginia
I just received a notice from Amazon that the terms of use on my account had changed. The mandatory arbitration clause has been removed in favor of a provision that disputes will now be resolved in the courts with litigation. Learn more from an arbitration lawyer near me. So What if it’s Arbitration v.… Continue reading Opinion on Arbitration v. Courts From a Local Arbitration Lawyer
I recently tried the first civil jury trial in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While a jury verdict in favor of our client was the most satisfying part of the experience, the most surprising part was that I was able to successfully raise… Continue reading On Batson and Being a Black Lawyer
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) posted updated and expanded technical assistance addressing frequently asked questions concerning vaccinations in the employment context. The Guidance clarifies the right of employers to require Covid-19 vaccination in most cases. Essentially, the Guidance says requiring vaccination does not break any laws, so employers have… Continue reading Ok, Mandatory Vaccination May Be Legal. But is it a Good Idea?
A new Virginia law, the Whistleblower Protection Act, protects Virginia employees from retaliation if they communicate their concerns about compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols to their employer. We previously covered an overview of this new law when it went into effect here. The Coronavirus is ravaging our society. Right now, many workers are safe because… Continue reading New Virginia Law Protects Those Who Request COVID-19 Protection
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