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Business and Financial Services

Exploring the Spectrum of Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Entities

Determining exactly what type of non-profit structure your entity has, and which exempt organizations may apply, is a critical first question for your organization. The mission, vision, and values are the beating heart of your nonprofit’s activities. Still, fiscal responsibilities play a pivotal role in the survival and success of your organization. In this fourth…

November 15, 2023

Business and Financial Services

Structuring, Growing, and Nurturing Your Nonprofit Board

Non-profit organizations are generally governed by a board of directors. The board retains the chief executive officer, sets the organization’s strategy, establishes the budget, and tries to develop resources to meet the missions and strategy of the organization. The board of directors plays a pivotal role in guiding and amplifying the organization’s efforts. The board…

November 8, 2023

Employment Law

The Risks of Reusing Employment Document Templates

As we navigate through 2023, the employment law landscape continues to shift and evolve, more so than many experts had anticipated. The dynamic regulatory framework has been particularly noteworthy, with federal government agencies actively weighing in and reshaping the contours of employment documentation. Of particular interest to employers should be the close scrutiny severance agreements…

October 30, 2023

Business and Financial Services

The Basics of Nonprofit Governing Documents

This second post in our four-part series explores the basic documents that establish the structure of a non-profit and its governance. It is axiomatic that nonprofits exist to create positive change, serving communities, and advancing societal betterment. Yet, even with the most altruistic intentions, a nonprofit can only succeed when it is built upon a…

October 27, 2023

Employment Law

Flex Drivers are Amazon Employees, not Contractors, Says Virginia Appeals Court

In a case with significant consequences for gig economy workers and businesses in the Commonwealth, the Virginia Court of Appeals ruled recently that Amazon Logistics, Inc. (Amazon) had misclassified Ronald Diggs, a Flex delivery driver, as an independent contractor, when, in fact, he was an Amazon employee. With the Court’s finding, Amazon now owes unemployment…

October 23, 2023

Construction

“Parking Reimagined”: A Fresh Approach to Modernizing County Parking

In a practical move towards modern urban planning, Fairfax County’s Parking Reimagined project has taken a big step in reshaping the local parking landscape. Having received approval from the Board of Supervisors following a public hearing on September 26, 2023, the initiative targets modernizing off-street parking and loading requirements, ensuring they’re in sync with current…

October 19, 2023

Construction

“Plan Langston Blvd” to Reach County Board in November

Plan Langston Blvd, a transformative vision for Route 29, envisions a tree-lined, pedestrian-friendly highway with modern apartments over retail spaces. As we approach the final stages of discussion and potential approval, the County Board could approve the Plan at their November board hearing. In this blog, we’ll shed some light on the recent developments, concerns,…

October 13, 2023

Business and Financial Services

Laying the Groundwork for an Effective Nonprofit

This is the first part in a four-part series on “Legal Foundations for Starting and Operating a Nonprofit.” Starting a new business is exciting for every founder. Founding a nonprofit adds the layer of creating positive change in the world which adds depth and meaning as well. Meeting the challenge of starting a nonprofit requires…

October 2, 2023

Employment Law

EEOC Touts its Aggressive Enforcement Efforts in FY’23

On September 29, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) announced its year-end litigation round-up, summarizing the Commission’s enhanced efforts to enforce federal employment laws. The EEOC enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, and parts of the Americans with Disabilities Act.…

October 2, 2023

Employment Law

New Overtime Protections: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently shook up the labor market with an announcement that could significantly impact 3.6 million low-paid salaried workers in the United States. Under the new rule proposed by the DOL, the new salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) would be set at…

September 14, 2023