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The New FTC Non-Compete Rule: What You Need to Know

Business Law Employment Agreements Private Client Services
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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?

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law
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?

Business Law
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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?

Business Law
"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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law
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?

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law
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

Business Law
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Private Client Services
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

Business Law Private Client Services
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

Business Law
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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