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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...
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...
An Overview of the Lanham Act: A Powerful Tool to Protect Your Brand
The Lanham Act is a powerful tool that can help protect your corporate brand. With the rise of counterfeit goods and deceptive advertising, protecting your brand is more challenging now than ever. Our Virginia and Washington, DC, Civil Litigation and Corporate...
Strike 3 Holdings, LLC Continues to File Bittorent Copyright Infringement Cases
What is a Strike 3 lawsuit? Strike 3 Holdings, LLC has accused some internet users of infringing its film copyrights by using BitTorrent, a peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol. Strike 3 identifies John Doe defendants it accuses of infringing its...
7 Tips for Drafting Employment Contracts: A Guide for Employers
As an employer, maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment is essential to your business’s success. A pillar of this success is the establishment of clear and enforceable employment contracts. In this blog post, we will discuss tips for...
Virginia Court of Appeals Reiterates Self-Defense Standards
On May 17, 2022, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued an opinion (PDF here) that succinctly reiterated the application of self-defense in criminal cases. Self-defense is an affirmative defense which the accused must prove by introducing sufficient evidence to raise a...