Entries by Steven Long

New executive order expands ‘ban the box’ trend

Even without legislation, the trend is expected to continue, according to Rachael Luzietti, an attorney with DiMuroGinsberg, PC, in Alexandria, Virginia. “This type of legislation is likely to continue expanding, eventually reaching many private employers,” she says. “That’s not to say that employers will not be able to inquire into an applicant’s criminal history, just […]

What the New Equity Crowdfunding Rules Mean for Entrepreneurs.

DiMuroGinsberg crowdfunding attorney, Kendall Almerico, discusses the SEC’s recently released rules regarding Title III of the JOBS Act, the equity crowdfunding law in Entrepreneur magazine. Forbes has called Kendall “one of the top crowdfunding and JOBS Act lawyers in the country.” He was named the 17th most influential person in the crowdfunding industry by VentureBeat […]

DiMuroGinsberg attains a National Tier 2 and 3 ranking in the US News and World Report Best Law Firms’ rankings.

DiMuroGinsberg, PC has been ranked in the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in 2 practice areas and regionally in 7 practice areas. Firms included in the 2016 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals […]

Join Jonathan Mook in Vegas for the Advanced Employment Issues Symposium

From November 4 to 6, Jonathan Mook, along with other top employment and labor specialists, will offer practical guidance for overcoming the latest management and human resource challenges in the workplace. At the AEIS conference you can tailor your experience to address specific areas of interest and concern. With multiple session tracks the presenters will […]

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce names DiMuroGinsberg Medium Business of the Year.

Several Alexandria Businesses and the Business Leader of the Year were honored at a sold out event held at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial on October 22nd. The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards recognizes excellence in businesses and awards those who contribute to a vibrant and thriving Alexandria business community. More about the […]

Looking to Hire Former Service Members?

Veterans offer advice, encouragement and many benefits to employers. Bill Ruhling, a former JAG attorney, says that leaders at all levels in the military learn to follow first and then to lead. “In this way, they learn to fit into the best aspects of an organization’s culture and work within that framework to accomplish the […]

Designing a Cool Office? Don’t Forget Legal Concerns

Designing office environments to encourage innovation and collaboration among your employees has become the latest trend. New designs for office spaces may range from bunk-bed type nooks for privacy to breakout spaces for group debate – all geared toward boosting productivity.  Yet, in designing the perfect office space to impress clients and be a fun […]

ADA Accommodation Litigation

Join Jonathan Mook on November 18 for the live webinar “ADA Accommodation Litigation: Employee Requests for Telecommuting, Reassignment, Predictable Shifts and More” The EEOC recently announced its intention to strengthen enforcement of the ADA. Coupled with a greatly expanded scope of disability resulting from the ADA Amendments Act, employers face an increase in employee requests […]