The Coronavirus —How Do We Manage It?

by Stephanie West DiMuroGinsberg, PC Are you one of those people that washes your hands every chance you get in order to ward off Coronavirus? And, are you well-stocked at home and ready to be quarantined for a month if necessary? OR Are you someone who thinks this Coronavirus scare is a bunch of brouhaha […]

Are your noncompetes enforceable? Government contractors face fresh scrutiny

by M. Jarrad Wright DiMuroGinsberg, PC Noncompete agreements can be an effective way to protect your business if former employees or independent contractors are working for a rival business and using the skills, information, and contacts they acquired while working for you. A recent Virginia Circuit Court decision, however, highlights the need for companies that […]

DGRead 20.03.01

When is a Final Order Really a Final Order?; The Federal Bar Association – Northern VA Chapter Trivia Night!; DiMuroGinsberg Annual Family Game Night; DG/30 Milestone

When Does an Order Qualify as a Final Order? How Does This Affect Bankruptcies?

By Jarrad Wright Failing to notice an appeal in time is a classic pitfall that has led to numerous malpractice claims. One key problem plaguing counsel is determining whether or not an order qualifies as a final order for appellate purposes. As a general rule, a trial court decision becomes final for appellate purposes only […]

DGRead 20.02.15

eDiscovery and How to Best Use it; Rocket Docket Update; Pitfalls of Outsourcing Background Checks; DG/30 Milestone

Be careful when outsourcing your background checks

by M. Jarrad Wright DiMuroGinsberg, PC The potential pitfalls of using a consumer reporting agency and maintaining compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) were highlighted in a recent decision by the federal district court in Richmond, Virginia. In the case, job applicants filed a class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank and […]

eDiscovery and How to Best Use it

by Bethany Coan, eDiscovery Project Manager eDiscovery (electronic discovery…I know you knew that) is here to stay! With thousands of emails and documents connected to individual parties, the amount of discovery law firms are receiving is not getting any smaller. Communications, containing incredibly important information for review, have expanded from simple emails, apps like “What’s […]

DGRead 20.02.01

Rocket Docket Interview Series – DGKeyIP’s Cecil Key Shows Us How Different Life Can Be for an IP Lawyer; Rocket Docket Update; Out of Control Costs for Wheelchairs on Amtrak; DG/30 Milestone

DGRead 20.01.15

More Green for Virginians?; Rocket Docket Update; DiMuroGinsberg Welcomes Tara Zurawski!; DG/30 Milestone

DGRead 20.01.01

The Big 3-0—DiMuroGinsberg turns 30; Crimes on New Year’s Eve; Virginia Employment Law Letter Gets a Makeover!