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Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act
Members of the Army National Guard from Western Virginia recently have been called to active duty and, after a period of training, will be deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution – The Basics
The resolution of civil disputes by alternative dispute resolution processes (ADR) rather than by traditional judicial process has become increasingly popular in recent years in response to the rising costs and/or delays of litigation.
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Mediated Settlement Delivers Results for GFD&G Client
GFD&G brought a $900,000 lawsuit on behalf of an owner against a building contractor in Virginia for construction design and performance defects in the construction of a new commercial building, which prevented the building from being suitable for its intended use.
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GFD&G Wins Fraud Case for Plaintiff
GFD&G represented the plaintiff who sued a business partner for fraud and breach of fiduciary duties.
Estate & Gift Changes in the 2010 Tax Relief Act
The 2010 Tax Relief Act (“the Act”) was signed into law in December of 2010. Before the new law, there was no estate tax for 2010, but some beneficiaries could have faced higher taxes because there were less favorable income tax basis rules.
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Trademarks: An Important Part of a Business Identity
What’s in a name? A lot when it comes to businesses, products or services.
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Reducing The Impact of Others’ Bankruptcy Proceedings
In slow economic times, more and more peoples’ lives and businesses are impacted by the bankruptcy proceedings of others.
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New Year, New Company
As a tumultuous 2010 comes to a close, many people impacted by the recent economic downturn are pausing to reflect on the past year and plan for 2011.
Prison Guard – Defense By State
Written by Virginia Lawyers Weekly