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Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
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The USDOL Issues a Proposed Rule to Clarify and Amend the Fluctuating Workweek Method of Overtime Compensation
Labor and Employment Law
Subhash Viswanathan, Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Affirmed: Think Twice Before Retaining An Expert Who Has Been Subject To Disciplinary Proceedings
November 14, 2019
Madelaine A. Kramer,
Sands Anderson PC
If you decide to retain an expert with a past disciplinary history, be prepared for that information to be used at trial to attack your expert’s credibility! In Gross v. Stuart the Supreme Court of Virginia held that it was permissible and within the Circuit Court’s discretion to permit the cross-examination of a retained medical expert with information from the expert’s past disciplinary proceedings.
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The New Class Action Risk: Gift Cards Without Braille
Litigation
Gregory B. Reilly, Bond, Schoeneck & King
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So You've Been Watching (and Cringing at) HBO's "Succession?"
October 17, 2019
Jennifer Boyer and Richard Crow, Business Attorneys,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
A little early planning – and some basic knowledge about some other exit strategies available to you – can go a long way in ensuring a smooth succession and transition to the next phase of your life.
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Highlights from the 2019 VCU Real Estate Trends Conference in Richmond, Virginia
October 14, 2019
Christopher M. Mackenzie,
Sands Anderson PC
Sands Anderson’s Commercial Real Estate Law practice group was again pleased to participate in the annual VCU Real Estate Trends Conference in Richmond, Virginia. Real estate practitioners from around the Commonwealth and beyond convened at this annual mainstay to hear experts in the field discuss the current state of the real estate industry and their forecasts for the near future. This year’s presenters, Mary Ludgin and Greg Lindsey, provided a wealth of information, with particular insights on the current state of the economy and the role technology will play in the industry’s future.
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How Companies Must Tackle the 4 M’s to Grow Through ‘No-Man’s Land’
October 3, 2019
Zac Lamb, Business Succession and Trusts and Estates Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Businesses trying to grow through the stage where they're too big to be small businesses, but not large enough to be big businesses, must focus on four key factors to be successful.
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Race-Conscious Admissions and the Race to the Supreme Court
Higher Education
Monica C. Barrett and Sarah A. Luke, Bond, Schoeneck & King
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So You've Been Watching (and Cringing at) HBO's "Succession?"
October 1, 2019
Richard Crow and Jenny Boyer, Business Attorneys,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Planning for the future of your business, family, employees, and yourself requires thoughtful deliberation and consideration of your goals and the opportunities available.
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USDOL Issues Final Regulations to Increase the Salary Level to Qualify for the White Collar Exemptions
Labor and Employment Law
Subhash Viswanathan, Bond, Schoeneck & King
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How to Write an Effective SBA Litigation Plan
October 1, 2019
Lance Martin, Creditors' Rights Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Lenders should prepare the Litigation Plan with their attorneys' assistance because, when properly-prepared, the SBA will approve the Litigation Plan as "cost-effective, necessary, reasonable, and customary."
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