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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Ask General Counsel: Should I join? What is a class action or mass tort?

Ask General Counsel: Should I join? What is a class action or mass tort?
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 10/25/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel,  the General Counsel, P.C. litigation team discusses what class actions and how they compare to a mass torts. Almost every day on television there is a commercial for a new class action lawsuit, talc in baby powder,
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Ask General Counsel: Estate planning lessons from Queen Elizabeth

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 10/11/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, Ann-Marie Murzin, who leads our Estate Planning Practice, discusses estate planning lessons from Queen Elizabeth (and how her planning should be motivation for anyone that does not have a plan in place). Queen Elizabeth’s recent passing
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Ask General Counsel: Celebrity estate battle pits Anne Heche’s ex vs. her estranged son

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 9/21/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this issue of Ask General Counsel, we discuss another lesson to be learned through celebrity estate mistakes. On Aug. 11, actress Anne Heche died unexpectedly at age 53 without a will or trust. She was taken off life support after only 48
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Ask General Counsel: Can federal or government contractor employees use marijuana?

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 9/08/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we discuss whether federal or government contractor employees can use marijuana.  Located in McLean, the attorneys of General Counsel, P.C. have been representing employers, non-profit entities, and individuals since 2004. While many states have enacted legislation
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Ask General Counsel: Can a marital separation agreement contain ‘romantic restrictions’?

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 8/25/2022 Image from Inside Nova When parties get divorced, their marital separation agreements often have restrictions on introducing minor children to new romantic partners. In Powell v. Knoepfler-Powell, Michael Powell and Melanie Knoepfler-Powell entered into a marital settlement agreement during divorce proceedings. The agreement included a provision that the
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Ask General Counsel: Top 5 employment law misunderstandings

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 8/10/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, provided by the attorneys of General Counsel, P.C., we discuss the top five employment law misunderstandings. 1.     Virginia is a right-to-work state – so my employer cannot fire me, right? NO.  Being a “right to work” state has absolutely nothing to
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Ask General Counsel: 6 reasons NOT to serve as the registered agent for your business

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 7/27/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, the business law attorneys at General Counsel, P.C., located in McLean, discuss why business owners should not serve as the registered agent for their business. Businesses in Virginia are required to have a registered office and registered agent.
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Ask General Counsel: What should I consider during a business divorce?

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 7/19/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, the attorneys of General Counsel P.C., based in McLean, discuss what a business owner should consider when their business relationship fails. Business relationships fail for many different reasons: Business partners may have long-term disagreements, a change
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Ask General Counsel: Getting Divorced? Be Sure to Update Your Will, Trust and Estate Planning Documents.

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 6/22/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we discuss what happens to your estate plan (and what you should do) when you are getting divorced. Ask General Counsel is bi-monthly legal column by General Counsel, P.C., a law firm based in McLean that represents businesses,
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Ask General Counsel: Everything you need to know about the Johnny Depp trial to discuss at your next summer barbecue

Ask General Counsel: Everything you need to know about the Johnny Depp trial to discuss at your next summer barbecue
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 6/7/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we provide you an overview of the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard trial and verdict.  Ask General Counsel is bi-monthly column by General Counsel, P.C., a law firm based in McLean, Virginia, representing businesses, non-profits and individuals throughout
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Ask General Counsel: Is my bamboo Zen Garden a nuisance and trespass?

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 5/24/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, the attorneys of General Counsel, P.C., a full-service law firm in McLean, discuss neighborly battles over bamboo. For many, bamboo serves as a beautifying tool for their yards, adding a vibrant and somewhat exotic flair to what would
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Ask General Counsel: What does the likely abortion decision mean for Virginians?

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 5/10/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, the attorneys of General Counsel P.C. discuss the recently leaked Supreme Court decision on abortion, and what Virginians need to know. In case you missed it, it appears that the U.S. Supreme Court is gearing up to overturn Roe v.
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Ask General Counsel: How to Protect Your Business in a Divorce

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 4/13/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we discuss how business owners can (and should) protect their business before (and during) a divorce. If you don’t want to read this article, you don’t have to. . . . instead, you can watch a webinar
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Ask General Counsel: Court Allows Ex-AOL Executive Reduction in Alimony Obligations

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 3/23/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we discuss a July 2021 court order reducing the spousal support obligations for a former AOL executive. If you have questions about this case, divorce or family law matters, please contact Joanna Foard, who leads General Counsel P.C.’s divorce
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Ask General Counsel: Top 10 issues that should be addressed in a services agreement

Ask General Counsel: Top 10 issues that should be addressed in a services agreement
Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 3/8/2022 Image from Inside Nova Just like the expression “good fences make good neighbors,” you can say that “good contracts make good business partners.” Time after time clients come to General Counsel P.C. with a business dispute.  We ask to see their contact and they either don’t have
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Ask General Counsel: What to Know About Bid Protests

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 2/24/2022 Image from Inside Nova In this edition of Ask General Counsel, we pay homage to the Washington area’s number one business – the federal government.  Specifically, we will discuss what you need to know about bid protests. General Counsel, P.C.’s Government Contracts Practice Group, led by Craig Lawless, has represented
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Ask General Counsel: How to get government contracts with small business certification

Published by Ask General Counsel on InsideNova, 2/11/2022 Image from Inside Nova Craig Lawless, who leads General Counsel PC’s Government Contracts Practice and is editor of the Bid Protest Weekly, provides an overview of SBA Contracting Programs.     Question:  How can small businesses leverage assistance from the federal government? The federal government wants to help
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