As coronavirus disrupts our work and personal lives, check out recent news from FH+H, including legal considerations during the pandemic, a new practice area, the welcoming of a team member, and more — all written while in our PJs.
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COVID-19 Resources for Clients
Our team continues to analyze new legislation and monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some recent resources:
FH+H Announces Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation Practice
Our firm recently added a service area to our Litigation + Investigations Practice Group: Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation. The practice team, which includes partners who have clerked and argued in front of Federal District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court, helps clients through all stages of the appeals process.
Team Feature: Grace Williams as FH+H's Newest Associate
Grace Williams recently joined FH+H's team as an associate. She focuses her practice on criminal and civil litigation in Virginia state courts.
Ms. Williams also has experience in misconduct investigations and employment law. She received her Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law.
NOTE: CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF UNIQUE FACTORS AND DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT SIMILAR RESULTS FOR FUTURE CASES.
Government Contractor Creates Comprehensive Affirmative Action Plans with FH+H Guidance
Frequently, companies do not know when an Affirmative Action Plan is required or how to compose one that is compliant. FH+H attorneys are here to help. Read about how Partner Jack White and Associate Jacqueline Mitchell-Koromah helped a government contractor establish AAPs.
FH+H Partner Craig Guthery and Senior Associate Sam Adelmann successfully settled a dispute between a former business owner and the bank that provided a loan to her company.
FH+H Persuades Judge to Hear Client Evidence, Overcomes Objections by Government
Persuasive evidence is a must, and the more you have, the better your chances of success. FH+H's Government Contractsteam convinced an Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Administrative Judge to allow additional pieces of evidence favorable to our client's position — resulting in a win.
FH+H Attorneys Negotiate Favorable Severance Package for Individual Client
Partner Craig Guthery and Senior Associate Sam Adelmann successfully negotiated a severance package so that it did not include a non-competition clause – a condition important to our client, who may continue working in his industry without interruption.
FH+H Litigates Claims of Gender, Age Discrimination for GovCon Client
Partner Jack White and Senior Associate Sam Adelmann successfully counseled a growing government contractor through litigation, defending against a former employee's claim of gender- and age-based discrimination.
COVID-19 has added a perilous new dimension to an already complex landscape for international transactions. In this webinar, FH+H Partner Adam Munitz discussed contract measures that U.S. companies can take to mitigate the risk presented by the global pandemic.
