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? USA TODAY turns to Carolyn Grimes,….

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 defensa criminal en Virginia en el FAQ Friday es esta semana. Corriendo de la Policía es Considerado….

Published August 24, 2018 by Foster Friedman 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 the need for a HIPAA authorization form, health care proxy, durable….

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 Now Considered Resisting Arrest….

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….

Employment law attorney Andrea Downing says you will often see the term liquidated damages appear in clauses and sections of employment contracts.

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 and temperatures climbing, the risk of leaving your child in the car becomes extremely….

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 Have control over their own schedule, hours and vacation Often receive payment through a flat fee rather than 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 attorney Andrea Downing discusses the possible implications of workplace harassment and bullying in this week’s FAQ Friday. What Forms of….

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 appeals and accessing the merit of personnel management actions (MSPB.gov). Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses how the new MSPB….

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….

While recording instances of sexual harassment 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 attorney Andrea Downing discusses the potential consequences of violating employer recording policies in a sexual harassment case in this week’s FAQ Friday…..

While recording instances of sexual harassment 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 attorney Andrea Downing discusses the potential consequences of violating employer recording policies in a sexual harassment case in this week’s FAQ Friday…..

Employment law attorney Andrea Downing delves further into what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace 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 another….

Sexual harassment is a serious and prevalent issue that can create a toxic and unsafe work environment. Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses sexual harassment in the workplace and how to document these incidents in this week’s FAQ Friday. What constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace? Downing explains that sexual harassment in the workplace can….