Family law is a specialized area of law dealing with domestic relationships and family-oriented issues. While a large majority of family law proceedings are a result of a separation or divorce, a Virginia family law attorney may also assist with other types of cases, such as child custody, child support, visitation, adoption, alimony, prenuptial agreements, […]
What are the Types of Child Custody?
If you are involved in a child custody case, it is important to understand the different types of custody and how custody determinations are made. Here is a look at the main types of child custody and what they mean. Legal Custody Legal custody refers to a parent’s ability to make major decisions on important […]
The “Right of First Refusal” for Service Contract Incumbent Employees on Government Contracts is Rescinded
By Executive Order issued on October 31, 2019, President Trump repealed the Obama-era Executive Order (13495) requiring government contractors to offer a “right of first refusal” to qualified incumbent employees covered by the Service Contract Act. The Order, with the stated intent of improving Federal Contractor operations, became effective immediately. The Order includes an instruction […]
Trial Court Ruling Examines the Limits of the Virginia Uniform Trades Secrets Act in Prohibiting the Post-Employment Retention of Proprietary Information by a Former Employee
A Northern Virginia trial court recently held that the Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Va. Code § 59.1-336, et seq. (the “VUTSA”), did not prohibit a former employee from retaining trade secrets over the objection of her former employer when those trade secrets were acquired by proper means within the scope of employment and neither […]
DOL FINALIZES NEW OVERTIME RULE
On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, the United States Department of Labor announced a final rule change on overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers should be aware of this new rule, which takes effect on January 1, 2020. The new rule increases the earnings threshold required to qualify for a “white collar” […]
Benefits of Hiring a Construction Law Attorney
It is important to know the basics of construction law to ensure that you are following all regulations and processes to get your projects completed on time. Having more in depth knowledge, however, can help you and your business thrive. While it would be difficult to learn it all yourself while continuing to operate your […]