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USEPA’s Proposal of a Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS is the First New National Drinking Water Regulation in Decades
In my February 3, 2023 blog post, I discussed the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) announcement that addressing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) contamination would be part of its National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for fiscal years 2024-2027, and that announcement’s relation to the “2021 PFAS Strategic Roadmap,” which is a set of policy…
Proving Current Child Custody Arrangement is Not in the Best Interests of Your Child: What Documentation Should You Prepare?
Going through a child custody case is usually stressful enough to make most people go to almost any length to avoid a second or third round of litigation to adjust or make changes to the original Final Order. However, a large part of my practice in family court is representing parents who, for one reason…
Time to Review Settlement and Severance Agreement Templates
In a surprising decision that reveals the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) position on perceived threats to employees’ right to organize under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the Board held in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023), that even if an employer (with a unionized or non-unionized workplace) merely offers a severance agreement containing…
OK at Work: Raising the Base Hourly Wage for Restaurant Servers
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss a proposed bill in Maryland that could raise the base hourly wage of restaurant servers from $3.63 per hour, plus tips, to $15.00 per hour, plus tips. If passed, this law would significantly change the business model for restaurateurs, impacting both restaurant employees…
Divorced Parents Share Their Best Co-Parenting Advice Based on Years of Experience
Making the tough decision to end a marriage is never easy, but when children are involved, it adds an extra layer of complexity to the mix. In these situations, it is crucial for both parents to find ways to effectively co-parent even after their partnership has ended. If you are a separated or divorced parent…
Read Delete: Which Countries Change the Clock?
Read Delete: Which Countries Change the Clock? Every spring, the clocks in several countries around the world change by one hour and don’t change back until the fall. This practice – adhering to daylight savings time – is a contentious one. At one point, it means one fewer hour of sleep for those involved – an…
Virginia Civil Lawsuit Filings Increase in 2022
Civil lawsuit filings in Virginia’s General District Courts increased 9% during 2022. The biggest increase? Unlawful detainer (eviction) filings. Meanwhile, civil lawsuit filings in Virginia’s Circuit Courts decreased, with domestic case filings (including divorces) seeing a notable decrease. Full data from the Supreme Court of Virginia can be found here & here. If you…
M & A Nuggets: Beware the Four Corners Offense
As the NCAA Basketball Tournament begins this week, it is appropriate to remember the “Four Corners Offense” and tie it to the merger process. The “Four Corners Offense” was popularized by the University of North Carolina in the 1960s and 1970s. The offense involved four of five players standing in the corners of…
So, you’re thinking about a Prenup Agreement
More and more couples and considering entering into a prenuptial agreement before marriage. It’s often concerning that even the mention of exploring an agreement would be detrimental to the relationship. The parties are basically negotiating what would happen should there be a divorce, which can cause a great deal of stress, especially if the discussions…
OK at Work: Does your Severance Agreement Violate the National Labor Relations Act?
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the NLRB’s recent decision finding that an employer’s use of non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements violates the National Labor Relations Act. Though there are some limits, this is a substantial shift in the law and all employers should reevaluate how they…
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