While many times the estate planning process is talked about as a one-time deal, that's not the truth. Residents living in Washington DC should continually update their will to help ensure that it not only stays valid but that it's less likely to be overturned if it's...
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Month: May 2021
Rooting out deaf discrimination in the workplace
It's against the law to treat employees and job applicants differently because of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion or physical disability, yet it happens more than you may think in Washington, D.C. Two lawsuits filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...
What should you avoid when writing your will?
When you start writing your will in Washington, D.C., it's important not to make any assumptions. Even if your friends and family know what you want, it's not legally binding unless you include it in your will. Mistakes may mean that the asset distribution might not...
What are reasonable accommodations pursuant to the ADA?
Federal employment law known as the American with Disabilities Act, or ADA, requires Washington, D.C., employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. This requirement raises a legitimate question for a business: What is deemed reasonable...