Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020

Washington D.C. joins California and Montana as one of the few jurisdictions with a nearly complete ban on noncompetition provisions applicable to employees. The Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (the “Act”) was signed into law on January 11, 2021 by...

Seven Tips for Navigating a Customer’s Bankruptcy

The Federal Courts of the United States recently reported that total bankruptcy filings rose 14.2%, with increases in both business and non-business bankruptcies in the 12-month period ending December 31, 2024. This continues an ongoing rebound in filings after more...

Becoming an 8(a) Contractor Just Got Personal

The Federal Government sponsors a program for emerging contractors called the 8(a) program which allows owners who have suffered “social disadvantages” to obtain unique contract opportunities not available to other contractors.  This includes sole source...