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Detecting, Preventing, and Addressing Employee Fraud
As a business owner, it is important to safeguard your business from fraud. Unfortunately, fraud by a trusted employee is not uncommon. It not only breaches the trust that you place in your team but often leads to significant financial losses. It is important to be...
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia: Litigation in the Rocket Docket
The slow pace of the legal system can be frustrating for clients who are often eager to quickly resolve their legal disputes. This is particularly true in litigation, where complex cases can drag on for years. However, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern...
Declaratory Judgment: Shedding Light on Legal Uncertainty
In the world of legal disputes, uncertainty can cast a shadow over both individuals and businesses. When faced with a potential conflict, such as an ambiguous contract term or uncertainty regarding rights over intellectual property, seeking a declaratory...
Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) versus Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“VUTSA”)
Choosing the right forum to bring a lawsuit is a critical first step in defending and protecting your trade secrets. For Virginia companies fighting trade secrets misappropriation, there will usually be the option of proceeding either in federal court—including...
Defending Against Civil RICO Claims: Strategies and Expert Insights
Civil RICO cases are often complex and challenging, but with the right legal strategy, individuals and businesses can effectively defend their interests and reputations. In this article, we will discuss the key elements of RICO claims along with defenses to these...
FTC Proposed Ban on Non-competes: Potential Implications for Employers
In January of this year, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a Proposed Rule to ban employers from using non-compete agreements with their employees. The Proposed Rule, however, has not actually become law yet. Given the volume of comments the...
A Trade Secret Protection Plan: Mitigating Risk When Losing an Employee
Every good business knows the importance of protecting trade secrets from the competition. You trust your employees with trade secrets, but how can you keep them from leaving with your valuable information? The first step in protecting your trade secrets is...
Navigating the Complexities of Construction Litigation: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction In the dynamic world of construction, disputes are an unfortunate reality that can arise due to various issues such as design flaws, contract disputes, project delays, or issues related to payment. Construction litigation plays an essential role in...
