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Leesburg to Rewrite Zoning Ordinance
Town of Leesburg, VA Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Project The Town of Leesburg, VA plans to rewrite its zoning ordinance for better alignment with the policies set by the Legacy Leesburg Town Plan adopted in March 2022. The rewrite will bring the ordinance into compliance...
Mini-TPCA for Telephone Solicitation in MD
When will the Maryland Mini-TCPA go into effect? Maryland is passing a mini-TCPA regulating the act of telephone solicitation called “Stop the Spam Calls Act of 2023.” While this act does not go into effect till January 1, 2024, it’s never too early to familiarize...
Tipped Minimum Wage Differences Around the DMV
With the passage of Initiative 82 in D.C. last November, the capital will be phasing out tipped minimum wage by July 1, 2027. This means that employers in the District will be responsible for paying all employees the standard minimum wage. Currently, employers with...
Further I-9 Changes
A new Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is now available on the USCIS website. The form will be available on August 1, 2023. USCIS is also releasing new rules for document examination. Under these rules, E-Verify employers may remotely examine...
VA to Include Sexual Harassment in NDA
Changes to NDA and Confidentiality Agreements As of July 1, 2023, Virginia prohibits clauses in NDA, confidentiality, or non disparagement agreements which have the purpose or effect of concealing sexual harassment. Previously existing law in Virginia prevented...
Game Changing Amendments to the FTSA
The Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (“FTSA”), Fla. Stat. § 501.059, has been a thorn in the side of the telemarketing industry since its enactment. A recent amended to the FTSA provided much needed relief. On May 25, 2023, the Governor of Florida signed a...
I-9 Forms are Changing
Employers should be reminded of the upcoming end of Covid-19 flexibility pertaining to I-9 record keeping. The Form I-9 is used to verify employment authorization and identity when a company hires a new employee. Historically, this has required in-person review of...
New Accommodation for Pregnant Employees
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...
Bifurcated Discovery: A Crucial Tool for TCPA Class Action Defendants
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...
Spring Renovations
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...
Welcome, Tim!
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...
Big Win for Immigration Client
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...
Helping Kids Sleep Better This Holiday Season
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...
Phone Hacked at Local Immigration Court
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...
Important Reminder for Missing / Delayed RFEs
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...
