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 that protects... Read More
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 avoid paying... Read More
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 a document... Read More
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 clause has... Read More
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 the beginning... Read More
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 questions concerning... Read More
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 with COVID-19... Read More
An Overview on New Virginia Laws That Impacts Employers
An Overview on New Virginia Laws That Impacts Employers
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 and virtual... Read More
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 naked, erect... Read More