Back To Work – A Complimentary Employment Law Series Part 3

Virginia Emrgency Covid-19 Mandatory Standard for Employers
General Counsel, P.C. Back To Work Complimentary Employment Law Part Three As employers gradually reopen, have employees return to the workplace, or simply continue to struggle through remote working, there is tremendous confusion as to the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.  The Back to Work Webinar Series will hopefully clarify and provide guidance to employers.
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Investors’ Claims against LLC Founders Fail for Lack of Standing and Improperly Identifying Parties

fraud, statutory business conspiracy
Johnson v. Bella Gravida, LLC Jason Wilson and Christa Evans (“Defendants”) cofounded a clothing company, Bella Gravida, LLC, of which Evans was also the CEO and manager. Bella Gravida was marketed as a monthly subscription service for maternity clothing. In 2015, Stephen and Ann Johnson (“Plaintiffs”) signed a Membership Unit Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”), exchanging $30,000
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D.C. Employment Law Updates – August 2020

Washington DC Employment Law Update
On August 31, 2020, the District of Columbia passed Act 23-407. This new law amended parts of the Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act of 2018, passed October 23, 2018.  Under Act 23-407, within 120 days of the effective day of the Act, the mayor must provide to employers a poster informing employees of certain
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Acclaim Technical Services, LLC Acquires Global Consulting Services, Inc.

Congratulations to General Counsel, P.C. client Global Consulting Services, Inc. (GCS) on its acquisition by Acclaim Technical Services, LLC. We were pleased to help with legal services through this transaction. Acclaim Technical Services, LLC (ATS)announced Sept. 1 it has acquired Global Consulting Services, Inc. (GCS), a Rockville, MD-based company with approximately 30 employees, to meaningfully differentiate and
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Should Your Business Consider A Business Interruption Lawsuit Against Your Insurance Company

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A recent decision in the Western District of Missouri may have set the stage for “business interruption” coverage for businesses for losses resulting from COVID-19. Business interruption insurance replaces lost income when a business has to temporarily close. The policies generally apply when there’s “direct physical loss or damage.” “Direct physical loss or damage” typically
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Maintaining Confidentiality During Workplace Investigations

Workplace Investigation
In a recent case, the Western District of Virginia found that emails between defendants were not entitled to the work product privilege and were instead discoverable. The court held that for the work product privilege to apply, the subject materials “must be part of the process of seeking, developing, or conveying legal advice or strategy”
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Virginia Covid-19 Rules for Employers – Part 2

Virgnia Department of Labor and Industry
As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has promulgated new temporary measures that all employers within Virginia must adhere to in order to minimize the risk of contagion. The new law is expected to take effect on July 27, 2020, and all employers within the state must
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Can Employers Be Held Liable If Employees Contract Coronavirus In The Workplace?

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Now that local and state restrictions are easing and businesses are starting to reopen, business owners must determine whether and to what extent to reopen the workplace. While they may be eager to reopen workplaces for financial reasons, they may also be wondering what may happen if they reopen and an employee or customer contracts
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What to Consider Before Implementing a Mandatory Arbitration Agreement for Your Business

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Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution, aimed at resolving disputes outside of the traditional court system. You can find more information about arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution generally, here. In context of employment agreements, mandatory arbitration requires employees to utilize arbitration instead of the public court system and these agreements are typically entered
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Virginia is the First State to Mandate Emergency COVID-19 Rules for Employers

Virgnia Department of Labor and Industry
In July 2020, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry voted to implement strict work-place standards in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. (Click here to view §16VAC25-220, Emergency Temporary Standard). These new standards are applicable to most employers, and all state-owned and operated businesses and offices. The measures were to take effect on July
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