When Employees Record Conversations: Virginia’s One-Party Consent Law and...
A smartphone in every pocket means it’s easier than ever for employees to secretly record workplace conversations. Whether it’s a tense meeting with a supervisor or HR, or a casual conversation with...
View ArticleWhat DC Area Restaurant Owners Should Know Before Closing Their Doors: Legal...
A recent survey by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington revealed that 29% of respondents are at least somewhat likely to close their restaurants in 2025. That number rises to 44% for...
View ArticleCommercial Short Sales: A Growing Tool in the Distressed CRE Market
As commercial real estate (CRE) borrowers continue to navigate a challenging environment marked by rising interest rates, maturing debt, and declining asset valuations, one strategy is quietly...
View ArticleEmployer Alert: Virginia Expands Ban on Noncompetes to All Non-Exempt Employees
Effective July 1, 2025, it will be unlawful for Virginia employers to enter into noncompete agreements with employees who are eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The...
View ArticleAligning Business Succession Planning with Your Personal Estate Plan
Business owners invest significant time and resources into building their companies, yet many overlook the importance of a well-structured succession plan. Business succession planning is essential to...
View ArticleWhat to Remember About Construction Delays and Force Majeure in Virginia
From persistent supply chain disruptions to severe weather events, 2024 brought a fresh wave of construction delays across Virginia. While many of these challenges may feel familiar, they’ve pushed...
View ArticleThe Rise of Build-to-Rent (BTR) Communities in Virginia
A record-setting 39,000 single-family rental homes were delivered nationwide in 2024 – nearly six times the pre-pandemic average and clear proof that BTR has jumped from niche to mainstream. The...
View ArticleThe Legal Intersection of Historic Preservation and Modern Development
Historic preservation and modern development often exist in a delicate balance. As cities grow and infrastructure needs evolve, developers and property owners frequently encounter challenges when...
View ArticleHow to Stay Legally Compliant When Pivoting Your Restaurant
In recent years, the restaurant industry has undergone a dramatic transformation. Many restaurants, pressured by changing consumer habits, rising costs, and lingering effects of the pandemic, are...
View ArticleBuilding a Great Nonprofit Board: No Tourists, No Ghosts, No Dead Weight
There is a lot of mythology in the nonprofit world around what makes a great board of directors. Does it take prestige names or deep pockets? Some start by using friends or family. None of that...
View ArticleNo Surprises, No Excuses: How Construction Firms Should Prepare for the Rise...
With immigration enforcement actions ramping up across job sites nationwide, contractors and developers can no longer afford to ignore developing a response plan in advance. If ICE shows up at your...
View ArticleWhat Federal Employers and Employees Need to Know About OPM’s 2025 Merit...
In furtherance of Executive Order 14170, issued by President Trump on January 20, 2025, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently released a sweeping Merit Hiring Plan that will...
View ArticleYes, Virginia, You Do Have to Respond to That Civil Investigative Demand
Receiving a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) from the Office of the Virginia Attorney General can be a jarring experience. Whether you are the target of an investigation or an innocent third party,...
View ArticleWhat’s New in HUBZone? A 2025 Update on Program Changes and Compliance
In early 2022, we outlined the requirements for businesses seeking and maintaining HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) certification. Since then, the Small Business Administration (SBA)...
View ArticleThe Growing Need for Elder Care Benefits in the U.S.
Listening to a recent Marketplace Business News podcast, I was surprised to learn of recent data that reveals a significant shift in the caregiving landscape: for the first time, more adults in the...
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Northern Virginia Development Fees Surge Towards Full Cost Recovery
Northern Virginia jurisdictions are implementing significant fee increases ranging from 5% to 25% during 2024-2025, with most localities targeting 100% cost recovery for development services. This...
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