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Understanding 2024 NLRB Impacts On Employer Labor Policies The National Labor Relations Board is charged with enforcing federal labor laws that protect the right of workers to organize for better pay and working conditions. In this role, the NLRB investigates and prosecutes private sector employers accused of violating these laws and interfering with the rights of workers to organize. As our...

Businesses Warned Of Employee Retention Credit Scam Promoters have been targeting businesses with inflated promises over the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a tax credit designed to help businesses that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These so-called “ERC mills” often charge upfront fees for claim preparation and take a commission on any credit the business...

SBA Loan Changes: Easier Access To Capital For Small Businesses In an effort to bolster small businesses across the nation, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced a number of significant changes to its loan programs. These changes are geared toward simplifying the application process and widening the avenues through which small businesses can secure capital, as your Fairfax, VA...

DOJ Announces New M&A Safe Harbor Policy The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a new M&A Safe Harbor Policy to encourage acquiring companies to voluntarily self-disclose criminal misconduct discovered during the M&A process. As your trusted Fairfax, VA mergers and acquisitions lawyer knows, the policy provides a presumption of “declination to prosecute” for companies that...

Corporate Transparency Act Will Impact 32 Million Small Businesses  Effective January 1, 2024, nearly every legal entity incorporated or registered to do business in the United States will be required to report certain ownership information to the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). As our Fairfax, VA business lawyer can tell you, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is...

School District Held Liable For FMLA Retaliation The federal Family and Medical Leave Act entitles those who work for public employers or companies with at least 50 employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year to care for a new child or an immediate family member with a serious health condition, or to take medical leave when unable to work because of a health...

False Advertising Lawsuits On The Rise Buy one get one! This sale ends tonight! Now 65% off!  Are your sales really sales? It’s an important question because lawsuits are on the rise challenging the legality of how companies advertise price promotions. Retailers should take note of what constitutes false advertising and be aware that their websites may be monitored to detect violations. As our...

Being involved in a car crash can be a harrowing experience, and in the midst of it, gathering evidence might not immediately come to mind. However, collecting evidence after a car crash is crucial for any subsequent legal or insurance proceedings. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the important steps of evidence collection following a car crash. 1. Photographic Evidence: A...