When Do You Need a Virginia Asset Protection Trust?
Do you want to protect your assets from certain future creditors? In doing so, are you willing to give up control over those assets? If you answer yes, you may want to consider a Virginia Self-Settled Spendthrift Trust. What is a Self-Settled Spendthrift Trust in Virginia? This is an irrevocable trust where you create and... Read More
John Cook Launches Mediation Practice at Cook Craig & Francuzenko
John C. Cook, Founding Partner at Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC, a full-service Fairfax law firm, has launched a new firm practice area in Mediation. Now the firm not only can represent clients in Mediation, as it has done for years, but can sponsor Mediations as well through a trained and experienced mediator. How Does... Read More
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 a small piece of news that could have big consequences in employment law. The United States Senate passed a House bill to end forced arbitration of sexual harassment cases. President Biden is expected to sign... Read More
When Do You Need a Federal EEOC Attorney?
If you have suffered discrimination and retaliation in the workplace, a federal EEOC attorney is essential. You want to fight back and a federal EEOC attorney can help you. Here’s why you need an attorney to help you file an EEOC complaint. Experience with EEOC Case Law Matters Mistakes at the EEOC can harm your... Read More
When to Get Legal Advice as a Small Business Owner in Northern Virginia
A small business lawyer can help you resolve disagreements with clients or business partners, offer advice and legal counsel, review contracts and much more. What is a Small Business Lawyer? An experienced, qualified small business lawyer helps improve your company’s productivity, resolve disputes, and navigate complicated business contracts. This is invaluable for understanding legal jargon... Read More
COVID-19 Firm Practice Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Last Edited January 2, 2022 by: Cook Craig & Francuzenko Cook Craig and Francuzenko is committed to client and employee safety. We are continuing to monitor the public health and community concerns as they relate to COVID-19. While this is a rapidly evolving situation, our firm continues to monitor and follow all state, federal, and... Read More
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 when it comes to employment law. Below are some qualities to look for when interviewing for the best employment lawyers in Virginia. Honesty One of the biggest takeaways you should have when interviewing potential lawyers is... Read More
Four Risk Areas and Lobbying Disclosure Act Guidance
The federal government has seen an influx in calls for assistance as COVID-19 continues to impact every industry. Because of this, we have seen a need for Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) guidance which we highlight, below. Specifically, there are four key risk areas that companies should be aware of: 1. Lobbying Registration. Under the Lobbying Disclosure Act... Read More
Trustee Malfeasance in Virginia
When a trustee breaches their fiduciary responsibilities, the result can be devastating. Read on for some guidance on trustee “malfeasance”. What is Breach of Fiduciary Duty? A breach in fiduciary duty refers to a violation of the trust (and the trust beneficiaries), even if the act is not directly prohibited in writing. As such, the... Read More
Your “Free” Usage of Some Websites May Cost You More than You Know
“If it’s free… you’re the product.” That saying has never been truer at any point in time than in 2021. If you use Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok, or Amazon, then you are the product, no matter what service they provide you, and you’re the best-selling product they’ll ever have. Against such large multinational corporations what... Read More