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The New FTC Non-Compete Rule: What You Need to Know
Pohlman Law
May 1, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a Final Rule banning noncompete agreements nationwide. Under the FTC’s new Rule, existing Non-Compete agreements for most workers will no longer be enforceable after the Rule’s effective date. Right now, employers should pay attention to this issue and wait to see whether the Rule is enjoined or if an effective date is established. Please contact Pohlman Law Group if you have any questions about the new final rule or its impact.
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The Corporate Transparency Act: Short Instructions for NEW Businesses
Pohlman Law
March 29, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted in 2021 and aims to fight illicit activities like tax fraud, money laundering,...
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The Corporate Transparency Act: Short Instructions for EXISTING Businesses
Pohlman Law
March 29, 2024
A business established before January 1, 2024, must provide information regarding the business and its beneficial owners by January 1,...
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Explaining the Corporate Transparency Act
Pohlman Law
March 29, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, and stands to impact millions of small businesses across...
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Agreements with Creditors
Pohlman Law
July 16, 2023
Agreements with creditors didn’t shield the President from the trust fund recovery penalty. The trust fund recovery penalty, which applies...
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Top Tips Every Taxpayer Should Know About Identity Theft
Pohlman Law
July 14, 2023
Identity theft is an ongoing issue that typically occurs externally of the tax administration system and attacks someone's personal information...
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Small Business Assistance From the IRS
Pohlman Law
July 3, 2023
The business lawyers of Pohlman Law Group PLC acknowledge that one of the best ways for our firm to serve...
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Online Tax Center Offers Tools and Resources for Small Businesses and Self-Employed
Pohlman Law
June 29, 2023
If you are inquiring about your small business or are self-employed, the IRS's Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center website...
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Non-Compete Agreement Language
Pohlman Law
June 15, 2023
Non-competition and non-solicitation provisions are routine features of employment contracts for many Virginia businesses. Such provisions, when properly drafted, can...
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LawPact Membership Participation
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Pohlman Law Group PLC ("PLG") is a proud participating member of LawPact, an association of business law firms located across...
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How Long Should I Keep My Records After I’ve Filed Income Taxes?
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
From a tax attorney's standpoint, the only thing worse for his or her client than being audited by the Internal...
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Agreements with Creditors
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Agreements with creditors didn’t shield president from trust fund recovery penalty. The trust fund recovery penalty, which applies to the...
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Employer Alert: Are Your Posters Up to Date?
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Beginning January 31, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board requests updated posters to be placed visibly in the office where...
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Bankruptcy Exemption
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
A district court has reversed a bankruptcy court decision awarding a debtor's inherited IRA under bankruptcy exemption 11 USC 522(b)(3)(C)....
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Changing your Corporate or LLC Name
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
What is the Process, and What are the Issues, in Changing your Corporate or LLC Name The name you picked...
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Copyright Protection – Publishing copyright notice on Articles
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Q: I have been publishing articles for several years but I have not used a copyright notice on any of...
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Could She Be Fired for Her Religion?
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
"Kinsey", as she is referred to, was hired at a Catholic nursing home even though she did not share the...
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Criminal Background Checks in Business
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
As a Virginia business litigation firm, our attorneys are frequently asked by our clients about performing criminal background checks on...
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Diligence in Business Transactions: A Brief Primer
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
In a competitive economy, businesses make strategic decisions regarding acquisition targets in merger and acquisition transactions based upon projected outcomes...
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Employment Agreements – Why They Are Important
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
For over 40 years, the attorneys at Pohlman Law Group PLC have been involved in the drafting, review, enforcement and...
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FAQ Purchasing Businesses
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Q. What should I expect when I decide to purchase a business concern? A. Because every business is unique, the...
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Licensing Intellectual Properties
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines intellectual property as "creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and...
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Need Help with Misclassified Contractors?
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Within several branches of government, specifically the U.S Department of Labor, concerns have heightened about employers placing workers as independent...
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New Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
IRS Announces New Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program; Past Payroll Tax Relief Provided to Employers Who Reclassify Their Workers –...
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Non Solicitation Agreement with Your Employees
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Why You Need a Non Solicitation Agreement with Your Employees For over 40 years, the attorneys at Pohlman Law Group...
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Operating Agreements in Limited liability companies
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
As Fairfax and Loudoun County Virginia business lawyers, our firm has assisted in the creation of many limited liability companies...
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Outline of Operating Agreement
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Overview of Operating Agreement Issues The following is an overview of many of the basic questions and issues that should...
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Overview of Shareholder Agreement Issues in Northern Virginia
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
The following is an overview of many of the basic questions and issues that should be addressed in a Shareholder...
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Preventing Tax Identity Theft
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Northern Virginia Tax Law Firm Pohlman Law Group PLC on Tax ID Theft Last Year, the Treasury Inspector General for...
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Procedure for Evicting Tenant
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
For over 40 years, the attorneys at Pohlman Law Group PLC have represented Landlords in both commercial and residential Landlord/Tenant...
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The Purpose of a Shareholder Agreement
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, it's not uncommon for corporations with limited numbers of shareholders or investors to draft shareholder...
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Qualified Subchapter S Corporations
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
Northern Virginia Estate Planning Attorneys Discuss Qualified Subchapter S Corporation Trusts (QSST) Every year, thousands of managers and owners of...
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Reviewing Commercial Leases – Why is it Important
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
For over 40 years, the attorneys at Pohlman Law Group PLC have been involved in the drafting, review, enforcement and...
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The Purpose of a Shareholder Agreement
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, it's not uncommon for corporations with limited numbers of shareholders or investors to draft shareholder...
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Reviewing Shopping Center Leases for Prospective Tenants
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
For over 40 years, the attorneys at Pohlman Law Group PLC have been involved in the drafting, review, enforcement and...
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Yes, You Can and Should Use Social Media To Investigate Applicants
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
The use of social media in regards to employee candidates and company use is debated amongst experts. One debate is...
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Tax Tips for Self-employed in Northern Virginia
Pohlman Law
May 29, 2023
f you are self-employed, benefits can be bountiful. Self-employment is generally categorized as anyone who works for themselves as an...
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2021 Child Tax Credit: Eligibility and What You Need to Know
Pohlman Law
April 11, 2023
Beginning on July 15, millions of eligible families will start seeing monthly Child Tax credits in their bank accounts as...
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Working Remotely With Your Attorney
Pohlman Law
April 11, 2023
We have long used the most current technology to communicate with our clients. COVID has caused their use to become...
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Why You Need a Non Solicitation Agreement with Your Employees
Pohlman Law
April 11, 2023
For over 30 years, the attorneys at Pohlman Law Group PLC have been involved in the drafting, review, enforcement and defense of...
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