Congress signed The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) into law December 29, 2022, which went into effect on June 27, 2023. Discriminating against pregnant workers was already prohibited under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA), which amended Title VII...
Class discovery in a class action case is burdensome and expensive. It is often unavoidable unless an early settlement is reached. Moving for bifurcated discovery is one way for a class action defendant to avoid class discovery. How does bifurcated discovery work in a...
Roth Jackson in Tysons Corner has undergone some major spring renovations! We’ve added more light-filled offices, another conference room, lounge space, and updated the entire aesthetic with textured and curated wall coverings, new office furniture, and an overall...
We are very excited to welcome Tim S. Feehan as a Member of RJGC. Tim represents businesses and professionals in business transaction and litigation matters. He advises clients on business formation, acquisition, and sale alternatives; labor, employment, and personnel...
Our Cameroonian client was recently granted Asylum at the Sterling Immigration Court in Sterling, VA. Since our client is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she faced extreme persecution. In order to win an Asylum case, one must prove past persecution or that there is...
Do you sleep in Heavenly Peace? Our Richmond Office partnered with the non-profit "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" to help build beds for children and families in need. Roth Jackson wholeheartedly agrees with Sleep in Heavenly Peace in the belief that all children deserve a...
The Arlington Immigration Court was hacked yesterday. The hack was on the Court's main line, (703) 305-1300. Scammers are making it appear that calls are coming from the court. Once you answer the phone, they are requesting personal information such as Social...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently acknowledged problems with the issuance of Requests for Evidence (RFEs). These important documents involve the request for more information and/or documentation from the applicant. As the requests always...
Where is "Home?" In TCPA cases, some defendants who are not “at home” in the forum state are seeking dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2). These defendants are attempting to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. To the Court, "Home" is...
In November 2021, we detailed the requirements set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). As you may know, the ETS was temporarily stayed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. ...
Pursuant to President Biden’s promise to use his Administration’s regulatory authority to increase the number of vaccinated American workers, on November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)...
Starting November 8, 2021, all adult non-immigrant travelers entering the United States via air travel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with only limited exceptions. The proclamation creating this new rule also ends the travel ban restricting entry of...
We are overjoyed to announce that in support of our Social Justice Task Force and Carver Elementary school we have surpassed our Richmond Team's donation goals! A truly remarkable feat and our community is now just a bit stronger due to our efforts in gathering these...
Through our Social Justice Task Force, we are kicking off a Back-To-School Drive initiative sponsoring one of RVA's own; Carver Elementary as well as Northern, Virginia’s Guilford Elementary! With a very trying virtual 2020 school year, we know the kids are ready to...
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