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Virginia, United States · VirginiaThe U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that transportation workers are exempt from mandatory arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) even if they do not work for a transportation company. The decision has ramifications for employers who rely on arbitration agreements, especially those who employ delivery drivers or other workers tangentially involved in transporting […]See the Story
Supreme Court expands transportation worker arbitration exemption
Virginia, United States · VirginiaThe fate of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) controversial joint employer rule remains uncertain after facing legal challenges in court and opposition from Congress. The rule aimed to broaden the standard for determining when two entities are considered joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), making it easier to find joint employment […]See the Story
NLRB’s expanded joint employer rule remains in limbo
Virginia, United States · VirginiaWhile there is some skepticism as to whether it will survive the immediate legal challenges it faces, employers should take steps to prepare for the possibility that the comprehensive federal ban on new noncompete agreements recently announced by the Federal Trade Commission becomes a fact of life. The FTC’s final rule, announced on April 23, […]See the Story
On FTC noncompete ban, it’s prepare but wait-and-see
Virginia, United States · VirginiaVirginia's Democratic-led General Assembly has passed a compromise budget plan and Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed it. The plan signed Monday afternoon includes more funds for public schools, a pay bump for teachers and other government workers and no…See the Story
Virginia governor swiftly signs compromise budget deal
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Virginia, United States · VirginiaRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Public schools would get more funding, teachers and other government workers would see a pay bump and Virginia’s tax policy would remain as is under a compromise budget Democratic lawmakers were expected to send Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday. Youngkin and General Assembly leaders negotiated an end last week to their long-running standoff over the state’s next two-year spending plan, agreeing to use higher-than-exp…See the Story
Virginia General Assembly poised to vote on compromise budget deal reached with Youngkin
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Virginia, United States · VirginiaListen to this article Ordered April 26, 2024, and effective Oct. 27, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Duncan Kenner Brent of Silver Spring, Maryland’s license to practice law in the commonwealth of Virginia for three years for failing to comply with the terms of a one-year and one-day suspension issued to him […]See the Story
VSB Disciplinary Actions: May 13 issue
Virginia, United States · VirginiaType of action: Personal injury Injuries alleged: Moderate traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness, ongoing cognitive defects, right hand/wrist dislocation, right hand/wrist fractures, left clavicle fracture, left second rib fracture and complex regional pain syndrome of the right hand/wrist Name of judge or mediator: Judge Thomas B. Hoover (Ret.) Date resolved: 12/4/2023 Special damages: […]See the Story
Motorcyclist forced off highway by tanker truck — $7.75M verdict
Virginia, United States · VirginiaType of action: Workers’ Compensation Injuries alleged: Bilateral above-the-knee amputations Court: Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $2,000,000 Attorney for plaintiff: Craig B. Davis, Richmond Description of case: On Sept. 15, 2014, the 29-year-old claimant was run over by a rail car at a steel mill where he worked as an operator, […]See the Story