Entries by Steven Long

What HR can do to prevent workplace violence?

News reports of yet another workplace shooting have become all too frequent in our media-saturated world. The seemingly constant reports of shootings makes clear to all employers the inconvenient truth that no workplace is totally immune from the possibility that a violent incident will occur. What are your obligations to protect your employees from acts […]

Employment Law Challenges for 2016

“2016 Federal Employment Law Outlook” was the subject of a webinar presentation by DiMuroGinsberg partner, Jonathan R. Mook, on January 5, 2016 for Business & Legal Resources. Jonathan’s presentation addressed such key federal agency initiatives as: The DOL’s proposed new overtime regulations; The EEOC’s strategic enforcement plan focusing on criminal background checks, protections for LGBT […]

Five DiMuroGinsberg attorneys to be listed in the 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine.

Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in the practice of law and who stand out in their respective practice areas.  Less than 5% of the state’s lawyers receive this honor. Congratulations to our Virginia and Washington DC Super Lawyers: Bernard J. DiMuro for Business Litigation Nina J. Ginsberg for Criminal Defense Michael Lieberman […]

Study Shows Disability Discrimination Continues Despite the ADA

It has been 25 years since Congress passed the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. Since then, the Act has empowered disabled individuals to obtain gainful employment and make significant contributions to our society. Despite that progress, a recent study has revealed that a substantial number […]

How to Market your Legal Practice in a Focused Niche

Jonathan Mook has gained a national reputation for his expertise in employment law and the ADA. In this Legal Marketing Launch podcast, Jonathan discusses his strategies for keeping abreast of current employment law issues and his three-pronged business development plan for establishing a reputation in a specific area of law. Listen to his podcast here

Personal injury attorney, Nathan J. D. Veldhuis joins the firm

Nathan is an AV-rated attorney who practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, defamation, and civil litigation.  He has more than eleven years experience representing clients in a full range of personal injury matters including, automobile, tractor trailer, motorcycle and boating accidents, work-related injuries and deaths, and wrongful death claims. Nathan received his […]

Dealing with mental disabilities in the workplace. Attorney Jonathan Mook provides guidance.

“The fact that an employee has a mental disability or served in the military does not mean you cannot take appropriate disciplinary action when dealing with misconduct. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Enforcement Guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act and Psychiatric Disabilities specifically states that employers may discipline employees with mental disabilities for […]

Nina Ginsberg and Andrea Moseley named Top Lawyers in the Washingtonian.

Nina Ginsberg and Andrea Mosely are accomplished litigators known for their expertise in complex criminal trial and appellate cases.  This is the third Top Lawyers recognition for both of them.  Nina and Andrea are well known by their peers and clients for their ability to negotiate complex legal matters and for compassionately guiding their clients […]