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Completing Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a significant milestone on the journey to financial freedom. It marks the end of a challenging period and the beginning of a fresh start. When you have filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy or are considering filing, it is important to understand the practical steps individuals can take to move on and rebuild their lives after completing Chapter 13 bankruptcy....

Assault charges are serious allegations that can lead to significant legal consequences for those accused. These charges encompass a range of actions, from threats of violence to actual physical harm, and understanding the nuances of these charges is crucial for anyone involved in such a case, whether as a defendant, a victim, or a concerned observer. If you’re in need of an assault lawyer we...

What Are The Differences Between Chapter 7 And Chapter 13? Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are two distinct forms of bankruptcy protection provided under the United States Bankruptcy Code. Each chapter serves different purposes and is designed to address specific financial situations. Understanding the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy is important to understand for...

January 1, 2024, marked exactly two years until the planned reduction by half of the current Applicable Exclusion Amount (“AEA”). The AEA is the amount that an individual can pass to anyone either during their life or at death before imposition of a transfer tax. For those needing a refresher, the Tax Relief Act of 2010 set the AEA at $5 million (adjusted for inflation) and the Tax Cuts and...

Court OKs Employee Lawsuit Over ‘Rounded-Off’ Time In order to foster more efficient payroll recordkeeping, employers have engaged in the practice of “rounding” hourly employees’ time up and down at the beginning and end of shifts for decades, going back to when people physically “punched in” by inserting a timesheet into a time clock. As our Fairfax, VA business litigation knows, this is...

New York Case Highlights Risk Of AI As A Job-Screening Tool Our Fairfax, VA business lawyer found a recent case from New York that provides two lessons to employers: that the use of artificial intelligence as a job-screening tool creates liability risk and that age discrimination is taken seriously. In May 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought a complaint against...

Department Of Labor Proposes Rule Extending Overtime To Salaried Workers Employers everywhere should make note of a rule recently proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor that would guarantee overtime pay for millions of relatively low-paid, white-collar salaried workers. As our Washington, DC business litigation can tell you, current rules exempt salaried employees in executive,...

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...