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Employment Law

Courts Issue Mixed Rulings in Legal Challenges to FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes. What Should Employers Do Now?

Important updates on the status of the FTC’s Rule banning non-competes: In a further update to the litigation status of the FTC’s final rule banning employee non-competes, on October 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission filed a petition of appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit of the decision of the…

November 11, 2024

Business and Financial Services

The Corporate Transparency Act is Still Alive and Community Associations May Need to File

As we have previously discussed, despite some pieces of litigation challenging the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the CTA is still in place for now and companies and organizations need to grapple with compliance. The CTA reporting requirements may be on the chopping block for the incoming Trump administration, but for now they are still in…

November 11, 2024

Employment Law

EEOC’s 2024 Litigation Has Focused on the ADA and PWFA

Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the agency had filed 110 lawsuits challenging unlawful employment discrimination practices in fiscal year 2024. The EEOC is responsible for oversight and enforcement of federal employment discrimination laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and…

November 7, 2024

Construction

How Zoning Policies Shape Data Center Development in Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia is a major hub for data centers, housing one of the world’s densest concentrations of data facilities. This rapid expansion has fueled economic growth but also raised significant zoning and land use challenges as communities balance environmental impacts with economic incentives. Recently, counties like Fairfax and Loudoun have enacted new zoning regulations to…

November 7, 2024

Employment Law

Do Employees Have the Right to Federal Holidays Off?

Federal holidays are recognized national observances that, for many, play a significant role in American culture. They offer employees an opportunity to take a break from work, celebrate important moments, and spend time with family and friends. However, when it comes to employee rights and employer obligations surrounding time off on federal holidays, many misconceptions…

October 25, 2024

Construction

Amazon’s Return-to-Office Mandate: What It Means for Northern Virginia’s Real Estate Market

Amazon’s recent announcement that employees will be required to return to the office five days a week has sparked significant interest in the real estate and business communities. This policy shift is part of a larger trend where tech giants and other major corporations are encouraging—or mandating—employees to return to in-office work after several years…

October 18, 2024

Business and Financial Services

Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadlines Are Here!

With the passage of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), there are a ton of questions. Most companies must file a Beneficial Owner Information Report (BOIR). Here are some of the main points: When do I need to file my BOIR? For companies formed prior to 1/1/2024, the deadline for filing the BOIR is 12/31/24. As…

October 16, 2024

Employment Law

NLRB Adds “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions to the List of Employee Restrictions that Violate Federal Law

On October 7, 2024, National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) General Counsel (GC), Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memorandum to NLRB field offices adding additional substance to the position on non-competes she outlined in her May 30, 2024, Memo, chiefly that “overbroad non-compete agreements are unlawful because they chill employees from exercising their rights under Section 7…

October 16, 2024

Employment Law

Employers: Be Careful What You Say About a Former Employee. Inflammatory Posts Can Result in a Charge of Retaliation

U.S. employers continue to face significant risks from claims of unlawful workplace retaliation under federal law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To emphasize that point, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) most recent statistics show that it received more than 46,000 employee retaliation complaints…

October 9, 2024

Business and Financial Services

Phantom Stock Plans for LLCs

Attracting and retaining top talent often requires innovative compensation strategies. Multi-member LLCs are flexible but can also be complex. Founders and executives often wish to reward high-performing employees with upside value tied to the success of the company, but avoid the complexity of adding additional members to the LLC Operating Agreement. One such strategy is…

October 9, 2024