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Tips for Small Businesses in the Event of a Government Shutdown
Despite assurances from Congress that a shutdown will be avoided in the future, it still is a real possibility. Hopefully, you already have received some helpful guidance from your contracting officer about the effect such a shutdown will have on …
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Eight Protorae Law Attorneys Recognized Among 2017 Virginia Legal Elite
Virginia Business magazine, in association with the Virginia Bar Association, has named eight Protorae Law partners across six practice areas to its 2017 Virginia Legal Elite listing.
- Brian F. Chandler– Labor/Employment
- John H. Hawthorne– Real Estate/Land Use
- Devon E.
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Protorae Law Recognized Among Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Largest Law Firms for 2017
Protorae Law, which was founded in 2010, was named one of “Virginia’s Largest Law Firms” for 2017 by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. This annual survey identifies the 75 largest law firms across Virginia.
Over the past year Protorae …
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Four Protorae Law Attorneys Recognized in 2017 Virginia & Washington DC Super Lawyers and Rising Star Listings
Protorae Law is pleased to announce that four attorneys were selected to the 2017 Virginia & Washington DC Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists: Member Antigone G. Peyton, Super Lawyer; Member Rebecca Bricken Segal, Rising Star; Senior Counsel …
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Better Debriefings On The Horizon?
Contractors are frequently frustrated with agency debriefings. A common complaint is that debriefings generally provide little insight into the agency’s source selection process. The White House is trying to change that. On January 5th, the Acting Administrator for …
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Five Protorae Law Attorneys Recognized Among 2016 Virginia Legal Elite
Virginia Business magazine, in association with the Virginia Bar Association, has named five Protorae Law partners across five practice areas to its 2016 Virginia Legal Elite listing.
- Brian F. Chandler– Labor/Employment
- John H. Hawthorne– Real Estate/Land Use
- Devon E.
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Maryland Clarifies Fiduciary Duties of Directors in its General Corporation Law
On October 1, 2016, an amendment to Maryland’s General Corporation Law (MGCL) went into effect that resolves what in recent years has become an open question in Maryland law: what are the duties of corporate directors?
The scope of the …
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Katie Couric Sued: Can the Omission of Statements be Defamation?
Earlier this month, the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) sued Katie Couric and others involved in the making of a gun control advocacy film, Under the Gun, a film which Couric narrated and produced.
According to the complaint filed in …
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Tips for Preparing Your Small Business for Sale
If you are planning to sell your small business in the near future, there are a few basic steps you can take to prepare your company for the sale process and which will help save time and headaches down the …
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Settlement Strategy: What Can Companies Learn From Target’s $4.6 Million Verdict?
Earlier this month, a jury in South Carolina awarded a Target shopper $4.6 million after she was stuck with a hypodermic needle in a Target parking lot. Prior to trial, Target rejected the plaintiff’s proposal to settle the case for …
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