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...
Published August 24, 2018 by Your child is about to leave for college. Whether they’re freshman or upperclassmen, it’s crucial they sign legal documents usually associated with seniors. Senior citizens, to be precise. Along with your packing, you should allow time to discuss t...
Como cambia la sociedad, también cambian nuestras leyes. Y por eso, es importante saber que es legal e ilegal en su estado. Los abogados de Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explica algunas actualizaciones a las leyes de en Virginia en el FAQ Friday es esta semana. Corriendo de la Policía...
The richest man in the world is splitting from his wife, and $134 billion dollars is on the line. Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos says the divorce from MacKenzie Bezos is amicable, but with no prenuptial agreement between the two, the question is, how much will she end up with? ...
Tax time is upon us. And for individuals dealing with divorce, the recent tax reform bill could be the difference between getting a big tax refund or paying thousands more. Experienced family law attorney Carolyn Grimes sheds light on the tax law changes and how they impact family law. “Whenever people get divorced there are a l...
The results are in – This year’s Virginia and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers name Partners and as 2019 Super Lawyers. Partner was named 2019 Rising Stars. This is the 13th consecutive year Grimes is honored as a Super Lawyer, Meinken is recognized for ...
Published July 12, 2019 by Getting a divorce can be an overwhelming process and can quickly get complicated when trying to access and untangle financial records. Many people don’t know where to start. While everyone’s situation is unique, family law attorney Jessica Leischner explains that having full knowled...
Published July 19, 2019 by Many business owners fail to realize how quickly personal finances can become wrapped up in a failing business venture – resulting in some pretty serious consequences. If you’re having a problem with your small business and you’re having financial issues, don’t draw from your pe...
Published Sept 20, 2019 by The United States currently ranks highest in health care spending among the developed nations of the world, . In fact, bankruptcy attorney Xue Connelly says the number one reason people file for bankruptcy in the U.S. is medical debt. How can medical debt lead to bankruptcy...
For the fourth year in a row, U.S. News & World Report names Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC among its “Best Law Firms” for 2020. Firms named to the list are honored for professional excellence w...
