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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
It’s no coincidence that holidays like New Years, 4th of July, and St. Patrick’s Day have statistically higher instances of arrest compared to the rest of the year. The common denominator? Alcohol consumption. With big St. Patrick’s Day celebrations coming up tomorrow, attorneys at Friedman, Grim...
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...
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...
A situation involving bullying or harassment in the workplace is not necessarily illegal on it’s own. The legality of the situation depends upon whether it the harassment is tied to a protected class. Employment law attorne...
What’s the difference between an independent contractor and an employee? Employment law attorney Andrea Downing explains why worker classification is so important on this week’s FAQ Friday. Independent contractors: Have control over the services they provide ...
On average, 37 children die each year from heat stroke after being left in a parked car. Attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC have handled these tragic cases and addresses the legal consequences that follow. With summer fast approaching a...
Employment law attorney Andrea Downing says you will often see the term “liquidated damages” appear in clauses and sections of employment contracts. Liquidated damages are the amount you are owed . “If you take a case of liquidated damages for unpaid overtime to court you should be awarded ‘double damages’ — which is wha...
Cada año, más o menos 40 niños mueren por haber sido dejados en un carro en el verano. Los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explica que el problema es que en un carro la temperatura sube rapidísima. Por ejemplo, un niño puede morir en un carro aunque solo haga 70 grados afuera del carro. Bajo la ley ...
As society changes, so do our laws, and it is important to stay in the know about what is legal and illegal in your state. Attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explains some updates to Virginia’s criminal defense laws in this week’s FAQ Friday. Running from Law Enforcement is N...
Con el comienzo del verano, un video viral reciente de un altercado entre un visitante de la playa y la policía plantea preguntas sobre el alcohol, la playa y sus derechos. En Virginia, todas la playas públicas tienen regulaciones que no se permiten tomar bebidas alcohólicas. Pero, eso no detiene a la gente de embriagarse. Los abo...
