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Ask General Counsel: Can I date while separated in Virginia?

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 3/2/2023 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, Joanna Foard, who leads General Counsel, P.C.’s divorce / family law practice, discusses whether, in Virginia, someone can date while separated. Virginia does not legally acknowledge a couple’s separation as the end of a marriage. Even
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Ask General Counsel: How do courts determine child custody and visitation rights?

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 2/14/2023 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, provided by the law firm General Counsel, P.C. with offices in McLean, Virginia, we discuss the factors a court considers when making child custody and visitation decisions.  For additional information on divorce and family law matters,
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Virginia Court of Appeals Makes Equitable Distribution Decision For Family Home

In Virginia, in the event of a divorce, courts follow the equitable distribution method of dividing property. Under equitable distribution, courts will divide property “equitably,” or fairly, between spouses, but not necessarily evenly. A couple’s property upon divorce is classified as marital, separate, or part marital and part separate. Marital property is jointly-owned property and

Ask General Counsel: Can a contract be formed through email communications?

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 1/27/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, the attorneys at General Counsel, P.C., discuss whether a contract can be formed simply through email communications (spoiler, the answer is yes). Parties often believe that to have a valid contract, it is necessary to have
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Fourth Circuit Finds For Employee in Discrimination and Retaliation Case

In a recent case, the Fourth Circuit found in favor of an employee against her previous employer for claims of hostile work environment and retaliation. There, the court determined the employee plausibly pled claims of hostile work environment and retaliation when she was subjected to comments from her coworker and supervisor and negative management decisions

Ask General Counsel: Online estate planning — you get what you pay for!

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 1/12/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, the attorneys of General Counsel, P.C. discuss the risks of using online estate planning tools (and why you should work with an attorney). Estate planning is one of the most important things we can do to
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Online Estate Planning—You Get What You Pay For

Estate planning is one of the most important things we can do to ensure that our assets are protected after death, our loved ones are taken care of, and our wishes are carried out according to our specific instructions. With the advent of websites offering estate planning documents, many have come to rely on this

Ask General Counsel: Why your business or nonprofit needs a contract management solution

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 12/29/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, General Counsel, PC, a law firm in McLean that since 2004 has been representing businesses, nonprofit entities and individuals throughout the Washington area, discusses the importance of having a contract management solution – and offers its
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Ask General Counsel: Use care (and caution) in drafting contracts

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 12/15/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, the attorneys of General Counsel, P.C. discuss what many may believe a boring subject – the importance of clear and concise language in contracts. However, if you have ever been involved in a contract dispute, perhaps
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Eastern District of Virginia Finds for Plaintiffs for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Breach of Contract Claims

In a recent case, the Eastern District of Virginia found for the plaintiff corporations at the motion to dismiss stage for claims of misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract. Here, the court confirmed that software components can be trade secrets covered by the Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Additionally, the court noted that

General Counsel PC joins IR as the exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) and Employment Law (Individuals) in US- Virginia

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Merritt Green of General Counsel PC. Merritt has joined IR as our exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) and Employment Law (Individuals) in US- Virginia. Merritt serves as an outside general counsel to clients by providing guidance on legal issues confronting businesses, non-profit

Ask General Counsel: What to do if you (or your business) has been sued

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 11/23/2022 Image from Inside Nova Regardless of the success of a business, business owners run the risk of being sued. Litigation and lawsuits can be stressful, costly and time-consuming. However, there are steps business owners can take to help better protect their businesses and put them in the best position
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Supreme Court of Virginia Holds Individuals Not Liable as Employers for Unpaid Wages under Virginia Wage Payment Act

In a recent case, the Supreme Court of Virginia answered the question of whether joint employer liability for unpaid wages can be imposed upon individuals who act directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee. There, employees filed a claim for unpaid wages against two former board members, in

Use Care (and Caution) in Drafting Contracts

Contracts are critical in the business world. Employment agreements, purchase contracts, and non-disclosure agreements are only a few examples of the various contracts that play a large role in the success of a business. However, not all contracts are created equal. Each agreement should be drafted specifically to address the specific parties to a matter

A Special Message of Gratitude on Veterans Day

A Message from Craig Lawless, Chair of General Counsel, P.C’s Government Contracts Practice Group, Editor of the Bid Protest Weekly, and Captain, United States Navy On behalf of General Counsel, P.C. and its affiliate, VetWorking, we are proud, appreciative, and so very grateful to our Veterans and their families for the service they have given to the United State

Ask General Counsel: What are the laws governing politics in the workplace?

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 11/08/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, the attorneys of General Counsel, P.C. provide an overview of politics in the workplace. With politics becoming more polarizing, employers may be wondering how much political talk among employees they should allow. Such discussions may distract
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