Virginia Supreme Court upholds Thorsen v. RSPCA

On June 2, 2016 the Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a $603,409.90 verdict that DiMuroGinsberg obtained for its client in Thorsen v. Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. DiMuroGinsberg, P.C. represented the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in this legal malpractice dispute against Richmond lawyer James Thorsen. In 2003, […]

Fourth Circuit Ruling Favors Transgender Student

Public restroom use by transgender individuals has become a highly publicized and controversial issue. Public interest groups, social media, and law makers at all levels of government are weighing in on restroom policies and laws popping up across the country. The situation is no different here in Virginia, where the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals […]

What does the new Defend Trade Secrets Act mean for your business?

DiMuroGinsberg attorneys discuss how the new Defend Trade Secrets Act offers important protections for your company’s intellectual property. On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 USC § 1831 et seq. (“DTSA”), which contains important provisions affecting companies and employers of all sizes. The DTSA amends the Economic […]

JSR Mechanical, Inc. v. Aireco Supply, Inc.

On April 21, 2016, the Virginia Supreme Court handed down an important opinion on Va. Code § 8.01-335(B).  The Court held that a trial judge does not have discretion when a plaintiff seeks reinstatement of his or her case within a one-year time period.  The Court was persuaded by the intended purpose of the statute, […]

Business attorney, Milton B. Whitfield joins firm

DiMuro Ginsberg proudly announces that Milton B. Whitfield has joined the firm. Milton is an experienced corporate, transactional and contracts lawyer who has extensive background in representing companies in complex corporate and technology transactions, including licensing and outsourcing of business processes, information technology, and related sourcing services. He advises clients on various government contracts, energy, […]

Kendall Almerico to present at the 2016 DC Wharton Summit

The DC Wharton Summit is the premier event for entrepreneurs, innovators and key leaders in DC.  Register for Kendall’s workshop, “Can New SEC Regulations Boost Your Startup Funding?” For companies that need funding (and who doesn’t?) the JOBS Act and crowdfunding seem like the magic answer to many capital raising problems. Are these new securities […]

Five DiMuroGinsberg lawyers named 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers recognizes lawyers 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. DiMuroGinsberg congratulates our 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Ben DiMuro for Business Litigation Nina Ginsberg for Criminal Defense Michael Lieberman for […]

Ex-Fairfax Police Officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in shooting death of John Geer.

Adam Torres, the former Fairfax police officer who was charged with murder in the August 2013 shooting death of John Geer, plead guilty today to a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors and the defense had agreed to a 12-month sentence for Torres, who has been in jail without bond, but Fairfax Circuit Court Judge Robert […]

Officer who shot John Geer took himself off the streets three times due to marital stress.

The Washington Post reports that Adam Torres, the Fairfax County Police Officer who shot and killed John Geer on August 29, 2013, had asked to be taken off the streets three times in the year preceding the August shooting because he was distraught over problems with his marriage. The Post reports that transcripts show that […]