DC’s Highest Court Backs Our Client in Employee Defamation Case
A DC employer defense attorney win: the DC Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for our employer client in a former employee’s defamation suit, holding the common interest privilege protected good-faith statements made during an internal workplace investigation.
Got a Discrimination Complaint at Work? What Every DC Business Owner Needs to Know
Workplace discrimination complaints are on the rise — and in 2026, the federal government is investigating more businesses than ever. If you own or run
Are You Accidentally Breaking DC Wage Law? One Missed Deadline Could Cost You Thousands
Most DC employers think paying a terminated employee “within a few days” is acceptable. It’s not—and the penalties are severe. Employers operating in the District
Tom Martin Shares Legal Guidance for U.S. Market Entry at SelectUSA 2025
May 12, 2025 — Washington, D.C.Tom Martin, founder of Martin Law PLLC, was selected to speak on the Star Stage at the 2025 SelectUSA Investment
Donovon Lynch wrongful death settlement: Judge orders payout of attorneys’ fees, costs
Current attorneys for Lynch’s father contested the settlement’s legal fees and costs, stemming from Lynch changing his legal representation several times.
City of Virginia Beach files motion to dismiss $50M Harris family lawsuit
Lynch was shot and killed by Solomon Simmons, a Virginia Beach police officer, but his body camera wasn’t turned on when the shooting happened.