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 […]
What is Construction Law?
All business owners should have a working understanding of the laws that they must obey to properly run their business. Some, like workers compensation law and employment law, apply to people in any field. Those working in the construction industry, however, face unique legal challenges each day. In addition to the usual legal considerations, they […]
How to Identify Intellectual Property Infringement
Intellectual property (IP) infringement refers to any violation or breach of protected intellectual property rights. Your IP rights may have been infringed upon if your work that is protected by IP laws is copied or otherwise used or exploited without your permission. IP infringement can range from piracy, (unauthorized use), copy, reproduction, or distribution of […]
What is Technology Law?
Like any other business field, companies in the technology industry must face certain legal risks. Data security, intellectual property, and similar areas of technology are constantly evolving and with these changes come the potential for theft, fraud, and misuse. Technology law was created to help control these types of issues that could arise when technology […]