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Karen Dunivan Konvicka to Present at National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts
Trusts, Estates, and Elder Law attorney Karen Dunivan Konvicka has been selected to speak at this year’s National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts, hosted by Stetson…
Police Departments Turning to Body-Mounted Cameras
As a regular presenter on use of force tactics to law enforcement academies, I am often asked why all law enforcement agencies have not implemented body-mounted cameras for all uniformed…
Peter S. Askin Recognized as 2024 Up & Coming Lawyer
Congratulations to civil litigation associate Peter S. Askin who was selected by Virginia Lawyers Weekly (VLW) as a 2024 Up & Coming Lawyer. This annual, signature program recognizes attorneys who,…
Elder Law Expectations: The Role of Executor
For many people, probate avoidance in estate planning may impose unnecessary complications – and upfront costs – when a simple will would be adequate and preferable. When preparing an estate…
Settling Disputes with Your Clients – What Cannot Go into That Agreement
The relationship between attorney and client can be a lot like marriage. Sometimes they last a long time and both parties involved benefit from the relationship. Other times, for whatever…
Latest Decisions from the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary System
This is the first of a monthly series summarizing some of the latest decisions from the various District Committee, Disciplinary Board, and Three Judge Panel decisions of the Virginia State…
Texas Federal Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Striking Down FTC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction striking down a rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) banning the use of most employer/employee…
For-Profit Companies Find Religion – What’s a Transactional Lawyer to Do?
Last month, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the Hobby Lobby case that closely held for-profit corporations can have “free exercise rights” as “persons” under The Religious Freedom Restoration…
Cliona Robb to Present at 2024 National CCA Conference
Energy and Telecommunications attorney Cliona Mary Robb has been selected to present at this year’s 2024 National Conference on Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). Her session, “CCA Start-Up Toolkit: Getting Started…
Employers Beware: Employees’ Personal Social Media Can Lead to Employer Liability
In the past, employers were generally comfortable drawing a bright line between what employees did on their own time outside of the workplace and conduct that occurs at work. However,…