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
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
Do You Have an Employment Race-Discrimination Claim in Virginia?
There are many forms of employment discrimination and all of them are illegal. Among these is race discrimination. If you have been treated differently due to race, you should seek legal counsel from a race discrimination lawyer. Discrimination Complaints First, you must understand that filing a discrimination complaint must be based on solid evidence of... Read More
When Do You Need an Estate Administration Lawyer in Virginia?
A close loved one has died, and you are the surviving spouse, child of a single parent, or simply “next of kin.” Immediately you are faced with questions: What is probate? My family member had a will. What do I do? MY family member had NO will . . . a trust? Must I qualify... Read More
Best Practices for Dealing with Trademark Infringement in Virginia
What is trademark infringement and how do you deal with it? There are many factors and several variations, depending on the law and whether you’re at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or in court. What is Trademark Infringement? Trademark infringement – like copyright infringement – is when somebody uses a protected trademark without... Read More
Antidiscrimination Laws Protect Heterosexual White Men Too
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... Read More
How to Start a Nonprofit in Virginia
Starting a nonprofit in Virginia requires significant preparation. Here’s how to start a nonprofit in Virginia from our lawyers specializing in nonprofit organizations in Virginia. Incorporation for a Nonprofit in Virginia Most nonprofits organizations incorporate (file Articles of Incorporation) as non-stock corporations to provide limited liability protection to the organization’s Directors, officers, managers and the... Read More
Filing a Wrongful Death Case in Virginia
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... Read More
Civil Settlements for Sexual Assault: Location is Everything
When it Comes to Civil Recovery for Sexual Assault, Location is Everything Public Case Study: SNL and NBCUniversal Sexual Assault Allegations An anonymous plaintiff recently sued a former Saturday Night Live cast member, Horacio Sanz, along with NBCUniversal, and SNL Studios for grooming her, engaging in sexually explicit online conversations, and then sexually assaulting... Read More