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Representing Nonprofit Organizations – A Practical Overview
Zac Cohen presented at the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation Triage Training.
Social Security Wage Base for 2019
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that the social security wage limitation for 2019 will be $132,900, up from $128,400 in 2018. Employees and employers each pay the social…
5 Tips on Deciding Whether to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
One of the most difficult decisions in long-term care planning is whether to purchase long-term care insurance (LTCI) and which of the wide variety of products to purchase. On the…
21 ThompsonMcMullan Attorneys named to Virginia Business Magazine’s 2015 Legal Elite
Virginia Business Magazine released their 16th annual list of “Legal Elite” today, and we are pleased to announce that 21 ThompsonMcMullan attorneys were recognized on the list. Nominations were open to all…
Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Discriminate Against Wheelchair Users
A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed. The lawsuit claims that state regulations and facility policies discriminate against residents and…
22 Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s 2019 “Legal Elite”
Virginia Business Magazine released their 20th annual list of “Legal Elite” today, and we are pleased to announce that 22 ThompsonMcMullan attorneys were recognized on the list. Begun in 2000…
What Is Discovery, and Why Is It Important in Civil Litigation?
Discovery is a crucial component of civil litigation, as it aids both parties in getting the information they need to help resolve their disputes. The discovery process involves gathering evidence…
The Bona Fide Error Defense to the Rescue
On January 23, 2013, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland upheld a law firm’s bona fide error defense on summary judgment. In Yu v. Kevin B….
Passing on Assets Outside of Probate: PODs and TODs
For a variety of reasons- people sometimes want some or all of their assets to pass directly to specific individuals upon their deaths- outside of probate. One way to accomplish…
FICA Tax Imposed on Compensation That Will Never Be Received
FICA tax is normally collected through withholding at the time the underlying compensation (“wages”) is received. Under a special rule in the Internal Revenue Code, however (the “special timing rule”),…