News & Events

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced that, effective May 6, 2021, the previous administration’s proposed independent contractor rule has been withdrawn. 

Shulman Rogers congratulates our client, Rooster and Owl, who recently received its first Michelin star.

The Shulman Rogers Land Use and Zoning Team closely monitors the news from the Montgomery County Planning Board and would like to share an important update with you.

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”), which applies to virtually all employees regardless of size, protects the right of an employee returning from military service or training to be reemployed at his or her former job (or as nearly comparable a job as possible) with the same benefits.

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant (“RRF”) was established by the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARP”) to provide 28.6 Billion Dollars in available funds to eligible entities that suffered pandemic-related revenue loss.

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law on March 11, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance called the Supplemental Targeted Advance. 

The U.S. Patent Office issued 1,093 patents to Thomas Alva Edison, making him one of the most prolific inventors in U.S. history.

“Did you file your 83(b)?” 

If the answer is no, and it should have been yes, an array of unwanted consequences may already be in process.  But all hope may not be lost!

The Virginia Overtime Wage Act (VOWA) was signed into law on March 20, 2021, and will go into effect on July 1, 2021.