Possession of Marijuana and License Suspension Part 2
In this week’s FAQ Friday, partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, discuss how differ from state laws. They explain that if an individual is caught with possession of marijuana while on federal property, it is considered a federal charge. Under federal law, one does not lose their lic...
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FAQ Friday – Possession of Marijuana and License Suspension Part 3
In this week’s FAQ Friday, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, discuss the laws surrounding what happens if your license is suspended for a if you are licensed out of state.
Does Virginia suspend licenses for drug charges?
Virgini...
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Victims of Sexual Assault
In this week’s FAQ Friday, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC discuss sexual assault and the legal recourse victims can pursue.
Sexual assault is probably the most underreported crime in the county. Often, because victims either don...
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7 Things You Need To Know About Pets & Divorce: Jessica Leischner on the Since My Divorce Podcast
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The question of who gets the pet during a divorce can be one of the most emotional issues of the entire process. Jessica Leischner, family law attorney and partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Le...
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Órdenes de Protección
Si alguna vez has temido que otra persona estuviera amenazando su seguridad, es posible que debe solicitar una orden de protección. En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explicáis la diferencia entre las ...
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Life or Death: Patient with a ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Tattoo. Doctors Demand Second Opinion.
An unconscious patient rolls into an ER with no ID except for a "Do Not Resuscitate" tattoo across his chest. Should doctors save his life, or is the DNR tattoo legally binding?
Estate planning attorneys Foster Friedman and Gretchyn Meinken say this fascinating reminds us there are better ways to declare your medical decisions. A...
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Órdenes de Protección Parte 2
La mayoría de gente, cree que una orden de protección es un caso criminal. En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner explicáis la diferencias entre un caso criminal y una orden de protección.
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Gretchyn Meinken Named “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine
Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC is pleased to announce that attorney Gretchyn G. Meinken has been named a magazine. Meinken is listed in the Young Lawyer (under 40) group.
Virginia Business publishes the Legal Elite list annually in collaboration with the Virginia Bar Association. Attorneys in the “Legal Elite...
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¿Qué es el Estatuto de Shall Arrest de Virginia? – El Viernes FAQ
Cada año, millones de personas son víctimas de abuso doméstico en los EE. UU. Los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explica el Shall Arrest estatuto en Virginia en el Viernes FAQ.
La ley establece que cuando llamas a la policía a una residencia y existe una causa probable de que ha habido un acto de vi...
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – FAQ Friday
Sexual harassment is a serious and prevalent issue that can create a toxic and unsafe work environment. Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses in the workplace and how to document these incidents in this week’s FAQ Friday.
What constitutes...
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Part 2
attorney Andrea Downing delves further into in this week’s FAQ Friday.
Is same-sex sexual harassment in the workplace actionable?
Sexual harassment is not limited to a man harassing a woman or a woman harassing a man. “A man can have a claim of sexual harassment if ano...
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Recording Instances of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – FAQ Friday
While recording instances of at work might seem like a great way to prove inappropriate conduct, it’s important to recognize that recordings could also work against you in court. attorney ...
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Recording Instances of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
While recording instances of at work might seem like a great way to prove inappropriate conduct, it’s important to recognize that recordings could also work against you in court. Employment law...
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Aging in the Right Place: Plan Now for a Happier Tomorrow
The New York Times says the new catch phrase about retirement is "aging in the right place."
In an insightful new article, the Times says those considering retirement need to take a close look at where they do it, and how that place fits into their retirement plans. Estate planning attorneys Foster Friedman and Gretchyn M...
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New Merit Systems Protection Board Appointee – FAQ Friday
President Trump recently appointed Andrew Maunz as a new board member to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The MSPB is a judicial agency in the Executive branch that is responsible for adjudicating federal employee a...
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