Archive for the 'News' Category

Understanding FMLA Basics

Posted on October 20th, 2017 · Posted in FMLA, News

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave a year, and requires group health benefits to be maintained during the leave.. read more

A Closer Look At Triggering Events For A Buy-Sell Agreement

Posted on December 20th, 2016 · Posted in business litigation, contracts, News

Buy-sell agreements are legally-binding agreements put into place to lay out what happens when an owner leaves, whether by choice or due to an unfortunate event. These agreements can be.. read more

How To Handle A Breach Of Contract

Posted on October 25th, 2016 · Posted in business litigation, contracts, News

In a perfect world, once an agreement is entered, both parties would fulfill their ends of the contract and there would be no conflict or disputes. This world is not.. read more

Should I Form an S Corp or LLC?

Posted on August 21st, 2016 · Posted in News

Small business owners have a variety of options in choosing what type of legal entity that would like to form. Two of the most common options are Limited Liability Companies.. read more

What does Tax Evasion cost the United States?

Posted on August 8th, 2016 · Posted in News

No one likes paying their taxes, but it’s a fact of life. We know that taxes are necessary to fund important things like roads, schools, the military, and other essential.. read more

Signs of Workplace Harassment

Posted on July 23rd, 2016 · Posted in News

Harassment in the workplace can take many forms. One common example is sexual harassment, but that’s certainly not the only example. Harassment is any unwanted or threatening behavior that is.. read more

How to Prove Beach of Contract

Posted on July 7th, 2016 · Posted in News

Contracts are inherently a two-way street. You do this action for a benefit provided by the other party, and vice versa. It It sounds simple, but it actually can get.. read more

Finding the Right Business Formation Lawyer

Posted on July 7th, 2016 · Posted in News

Some business owners in Arlington assume that one lawyer is as good as the next. They think that the attorney who helped with their divorce or with their traffic ticket.. read more

Congress Creates New Federal Claim to Protect Trade Secrets

Posted on June 17th, 2016 · Posted in News

On May 11, 2016, the Defend Trade Secrets Act went into effect, which for the first time creates a Federal cause of action to protect trade secrets.   The statute includes.. read more

Memorandum from Doumar Martin, PLLC

Posted on June 13th, 2016 · Posted in News

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a final overtime rule dated May 23, 2016. The rule will take effect on December 1, 2016. In sum, for the executive, administrative.. read more