Michael Lieberman named one of the Virginia’s Leaders in the Law Class of 2015

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DiMuroGinsberg proudly announces that founding partner, Michael S. Lieberman is included in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly Class of 2015 Leaders in the Law. Michael is highly respected for being a tireless advocate for those he represents. He takes on cases that most attorneys would shy away from. In recent times his work has focused on excessive force claims against local law enforcement, including his recent representation of the family of John Geer who was shot and killed by Fairfax County Police in August 2013.

Congratulations, Michael, we are so proud of your accomplishments!

For a full list of the Leaders in the Law honorees, click here.

Cornerstone Awards honors Ben DiMuro with the SmartCEO Award for Alexandria

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The Washington SmartCEO awards honors businesses in the Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, DC who are economic and philanthropic drivers in their business communities.

“DiMuroGinsberg plans to be instrumental in the continued economic growth of Alexandria, says Ben DiMuro. The addition of JOBS Act, property and patent-specialty lawyers will allow DiMuroGinsberg to contribute more to the Old Town business economy, offer more employment opportunities in Alexandria and increase leadership by the firm’s attorneys in the community.

You can see all the winners and finalists here.

5 DiMuroGinsberg lawyers selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers© 2016

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DiMuro Ginsberg is pleased to announce that Ben DiMuro, Nina Ginsberg, Harvey Cohen, Tom Hicks and Jonathan Mook have been listed in the 22nd edition of Best Lawyers of America in their respective fields of practice that include Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Employment Law and Criminal Defense.
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Nina Ginsberg Installed as Secretary of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar

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In her decades of NACDL membership, Ginsberg has chaired and co-chaired the Amicus, Asset Forfeiture and International Law Committees. She previously served on the Board of Directors in 2012, and she also served two prior terms on the Board between 1998 and 2005. She has served on several Nominating Committees and executive director screening task forces, as well as receiving three presidential commendations. She has also served on the National Security, International Law, Sex Offender Policy, and Death Penalty Advisory Committees. This past year she served as NACDL’s Parliamentarian.

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Fairfax Grand Jury investigating John Geer police shooting hears testimony.

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The special grand jury for the Geer case consists of nine Fairfax residents, Lieberman said, selected last month by Chief Fairfax Circuit Court Judge Bruce D. White without the participation of prosecution or defense lawyers, as Virginia law requires.

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Court nixes CEO’s tortious interference claim

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Claims of tortious or wrongful interference are becoming more common these days.  Recently, the federal district court in Alexandria roundly rejected such a claim in a lawsuit that presented an unusual set of circumstances.  In his lawsuit, Stephen Stradtman contended that Republic Services improperly reduced purchases from the company for which Stradtman was CEO in order to pressure Stradtman to have his wife drop a discrimination lawsuit she had filed against Republic.  Stradtman did not do so, however.  Instead, he resigned as CEO and filed suit against Republic for tortiously interfering with his employment.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/family-slams-subpoena-of-john-geers-teen-daughter-to-fairfax-grand-jury/2015/07/13/09751456-2740-11e5-b72c-2b7d516e1e0e_story.html

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As the special grand jury investigating the Fairfax County police shooting death of an unarmed Fairfax County man in 2013 prepares to meet later this month, prosecutors have subpoenaed one of the man’s teenage daughters, prompting fears from her family that her testimony will be used to disparage John Geer in front of the jury.

“Whatever happened in their house,” Lieberman said, “how is that relevant to why Torres pulled the trigger over an hour later? Is this going to be a fair replay of that day, or are they just going to be in there trying to destroy John?”

Full article:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/family-slams-subpoena-of-john-geers-teen-daughter-to-fairfax-grand-jury/2015/07/13/09751456-2740-11e5-b72c-2b7d516e1e0e_story.html

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DiMuroGinsberg lawyer, Kendall Almerico, discusses the Greek Bailout Fund, a crowdfunding campaign started on Indiegogo. “Even if a miracle occurred and somehow the money was pledged, it would not be enough [now that the deadline has passed and interest is being added on].”

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DiMuroGinsberg lawyer, Kendall Almerico, discusses how raising capital with Regulation A+ will involve more than going online, creating a crowdfunding campaign and watching the money flow in. “Regulation A+ involves the sale of equity or debt in your company and is governed by securities laws. Raising $50 million under Regulation A+ is going to require your company to invest money in the process.”

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Two years after killing man, cop is still not charged

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A Virginia police officer killed a man in his own home who hadn’t committed a crime and allegedly had his hands up.  Why hasn’t the cop been charged?  CNN’s Randi Kaye  interviews Michael Lieberman and recaps the John Geer police shooting for Anderson Cooper 360⁰  Read more