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As you probably know, the NLRB promulgated a controversial rule that would have required virtually all employers to post an “Employee Rights” Notice by April 30 (see www.nlrb.gov/poster). This rule was subject to two court challenges. On Friday April 13, 2012, a Federal District Court in South Carolina held that the NLRB lacked authority to issue the rule. Chamber of Commerce v. NLRB, 2:11-cv-02516-DCN (D. S.C. Apr. 13, 2012). The other case, Nat’l Assn. of Manufacturers v. NLRB, was on appeal to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. In an Order entered this morning, the D.C. Circuit granted NAM’s emergency […]

Gentry Locke attorneys were listed in 37 categories for “Legal Eagles” Awards in Virginia Living  Magazine: Antitrust Law: William R. Rakes Appellate Practice: Monica T. Monday Banking & Finance Law: G. Franklin Flippin, G. Michael Pace, Jr., William R. Rakes Bet-the-Company Litigation: William R. Rakes Commercial Litigation: Gregory J. Haley, Kevin W. Holt, William R. Rakes, J. Scott Sexton Construction Law: K. Brett Marston Copyright Law: David N. Cohan Corporate Compliance Law: Lewis A. Conner Corporate Law: G. Franklin Flippin, G. Michael Pace, Jr., William R. Rakes Criminal Defense – White Collar: Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. Eminent Domain & Condemnation […]

The pro-union members of President Obama’s National Labor Relations Board have made no secret of their desire to make it easier, and more likely, for employees to bring unions to their workplaces. This article highlights two recent NLRB actions, and provides employers with some practical advice. The NLRB’s “Employee Rights” Notice Must Be Posted by April 30, 2012 Barring a last minute court decision, by April 30, 2012 virtually all employers will be required to post the NLRB’s “Employee Rights” Notice. The Notice, available at nlrb.gov, must be 11 x 17 inches and posted wherever employee notices are posted and/or […]

The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been designated Virginia Legal Elite lawyers by Virginia Business magazine. J. Rudy Austin – Construction K. Brett Marston

The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore is pleased to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been designated Virginia Legal Elite lawyers by Virginia Business magazine. Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. – Criminal Law David N. Cohan – Intellectual Property G. Franklin Flippin – Business Law W. William Gust – Taxes/Estates/Trusts Gregory J. Haley – Legislative/Regulatory/Administrative K. Brett Marston – Construction Monica T. Monday – Appellate James J. O’Keeffe, IV – Appellate G. Michael Pace, Jr. – Real Estate/Land Use W. David Paxton – Labor/Employment J. Scott Sexton – Civil Litigation Bruce C. Stockburger – Health Law […]

On August 18, 2011 the Office of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) published a report of the “Acting General Counsel concerning social media cases within the last year.” The report issued by Lafe E. Solomon chronicles the Board’s decisions in 14 cases recently decided. According to a study released by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce dated August 5, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board, has reviewed 129 cases since 2009 involving social media and the workplace, most filed this year. The decisions in the 14 recent cases reported by the Office of the General […]

The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP welcomes back attorney Juliana F. Perry, who will practice in the area of plaintiff’s personal injury. Julie has been representing plaintiffs primarily in medical malpractice actions for over twenty years. Julie is also experienced in the field of alternative dispute resolution, and has served as a mediator or arbitrator in a wide variety of litigated matters. Julie received her law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law and her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University. She began working at Gentry Locke in 1991, and rejoined the Firm in November of 2011.

Abigail Murchison has joined Gentry Locke and will practice in the firm’s Commercial Litigation group. Prior to joining the Firm, Abigail clerked for the Honorable Mary Grace O’Brien in Virginia’s 31st Judicial District. Other professional experience includes editing William & Mary’s Bill of Rights Journal and interning at a business consulting firm in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. A native of Lexington, Va., Abigail received her J.D. from the William & Mary School of Law in Williamsburg, Va., in 2010 and her undergraduate degree in English literature from Princeton University in Princeton, N.J., in 2005.

The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP is pleased to welcome Catherine J. Huff to the Firm. Cate will practice in the Insurance and Workers’ Compensation practice groups. She has litigated in General District and Circuit Courts throughout the state. Cate graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Tech and received her J.D. from Liberty University.