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Do Interns Have to be Paid?

Many of us have been there, trying to get ahead by padding our resume – very often through unpaid labor, more commonly known as internships. But, is it legal for employers to have free interns? The answer is that it really depends on the internship program. Sometimes, employers play the

admin December 17, 2013

Ruby Tuesday to pay $575,000 to settle an Age Discrimination Lawsuit

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) settled a class action today with Ruby Tuesday. The EEOC had alleged that Ruby Tuesday engaged in a pattern of age discrimination against job applicants who were 40 years of age or older at six of the chain’s Pennsylvania and Ohio in violation of

admin December 10, 2013

DOMA Overturned: Effect on Immigration Benefits

Today, in the case of United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, or as it is more commonly known, DOMA. This decision has an immense impact on immigration, permitting married same-sex gay couples to sponsor their spouses for

admin June 26, 2013

Immigration Reform: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act

Last week, a group of eight U.S. senators (“gang of 8”) introduced their 844-page immigration reform bill. The new proposed immigration law is indeed comprehensive, making fundamental changes to four aspects of the current immigration framework. Specifically, the bill (1) increases border security, (2) amends foreign nationals’ rights to obtain

admin April 26, 2013

Setting up Your Business and Forming an LLC in DC

Our law firm will now be offering packages of legal services to assist you in setting up your business. These packages our geared towards helping you fully comply with Washington D.C. licensing requirements. A summary of the packages is below: Solo Home Office LLC – $750* File

admin January 31, 2013

D.C. Business License Amnesty Program – Avoid $2,000 Penalty

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) announced a temporary amnesty program that will allow businesses in Washington, DC to come into compliance with DC’s business licensing requirements. Under the program, all businesses operating without a business license, or with a recently expired license, will not be charged late

admin November 12, 2012

$5.5 Million Verdict Sets Precedent for Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits

On July 20, 2012, in the Superior Court for Kern County, California, a jury awarded plantiff Christine Scott and her husband $5.5 million in damages from a malfunctioning transvaginal mesh implant. (See Scott v. Kannappan, S-1500-CV-266034-WDE) Scott endured 8 surgeries and 9 additional procedures as a result of the damages

admin August 7, 2012

Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in DC – Atiba v. Washington Hospital Center

On May 17, 2012, the Washington DC Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in the case of Atiba v. Washington Hospital Center, based on Appellant’s, Kwaco Atiba (“Atiba”), inability to comply with the applicable statute of limitations period for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Atiba v. Washington Hospital Center., 10-CV-622, (D.C.

admin July 25, 2012

Be nice to the escalefter!: Growth of tourism to U.S.

In Washington, D.C., we have a name for the folks who stand in the left hand side of the escalator, blocking the path of dynamic D.C. locals – “escalefters.” If you want to relax on the escalator, you may certainly do so, but please do it on the right

admin July 20, 2012

DC Court of Appeals Affirms Jury Award for Nominal Damages in Employment Law Case

On June 28, 2012, the DC Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict for nominal damages for employment law based claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act (“DCHR”), and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ivey v. District of Columbia, 09-CV-1511 (D.C.

admin July 11, 2012