Miscellaneous

• Federal Court Determines Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives Are Not "Outside Salesmen"

  Zev Antell | April 02, 2009 6:33 PM | 15 CommentsRichmond, VA

  On March 30th, a Connecticut Federal court found that the FLSA’s “Outside Salesman” exemption did not apply to Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives. In issuing its ruling the...

• Proving notice in a dog bite or animal attack case

  Doug Landau | March 30, 2009 4:12 PM | 0 CommentsFairfax, Leesburg & Loudoun, VA

  Some states have Strict Liability law for dog bites. New Jersey's statute, for example, does not require proof that the owner knew the dog was a danger to others. Other states, like Virginia,...

• Don't Sign That Non-Compete Contract!

  Dan Frith | March 26, 2009 9:27 AM | 0 CommentsRoanoke, VA

  We all know these are difficult economic times. Banks are struggling and the stock market just keeps going down...down....and down. Many business, both small and large, are requiring furloughs and...

• Delivery man injured when the dog is inside the house - Is the homeowner still liable?

  Doug Landau | March 16, 2009 2:47 PM | 0 CommentsFairfax, Leesburg & Loudoun, VA

  A delivery man was bitten through storm door and received a puncture wound to his hand. The innocent delivery man had to undergo surgery for the tendon and nerve damage caused by the dog's...

• The leash may be worse than the dog's bite!

  Doug Landau | March 11, 2009 10:09 AM | 0 CommentsFairfax, Leesburg & Loudoun, VA

  Recalled Dog Leash Subject of Injury Suit While we have helped adults and children who have been bitten and attacked by dogs, and we are aware of cases for eye injuries caused by bungee cords and...

• Why does my Long Term Disability Insurance Company make me apply for Social Security Disability ?

  Doug Landau | March 04, 2009 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsFairfax, Leesburg & Loudoun, VA

  The short and easy answer is: money. Most Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance plans have terms that reduce the amount of money paid each month if the disabled or injured policy holder get...

• South Carolina Legislation May Eliminate Jury’s Right To Decide Punitive Damages

  Greg Webb | March 01, 2009 9:57 PM | 0 CommentsCharlottesville, VA

  A bill, which takes away a civil jury’s right to determine whether punitive damages should be awarded in appropriate civil jury trials, was recently introduced in the South Carolina House and...

• Vicki Iseman's $27 Million Defamation Case Settles for Zero Dollars and No Retraction

  Michael Phelan | February 23, 2009 4:03 PM | 0 CommentsRichmond, VA

  Vicki Iseman, the lobbyist whom the New York Times reported was suspected by John McCain's staff in 1999 of having a romantic affair with Senatory McCain, sued the New York Times for defamation. The...

• U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Judicial Election Case

  Greg Webb | February 22, 2009 6:51 PM | 0 CommentsCharlottesville, VA

  The United States Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could change the way judicial elections are conducted and the way cases are heard in the 39 states that elect at least some of their...

• Can you afford an attorney?

  Lauren Holtzman | February 13, 2009 1:02 PM | 0 CommentsFairfax, Leesburg & Loudoun, VA

  Considering the current economic climate – Economic stimulus packages, banks being bailed out, unemployment on the rise, etc., it’s not a surprise that less people are seeking out...