Key Lessons from Wesley Dunn on NDAs, Trade Secrets, and CBI

On February 26, 2026   /   Non-Disclosure Agreements   /   Leave a comment
Key Lessons from Wesley Dunn on NDAs, Trade Secrets, and CBI

Wesley Dunn, Senior Counsel at Potomac Legal Group, recently co-led a high-level Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session, titled “Enforceable Nondisclosure Agreements: Protecting Trade Secrets.” As an experienced litigator with a deep background in both federal service and private sector employment law, Mr. Dunn addressed a legal landscape where the traditional, broad-reaching nondisclosure agreement is under increasing pressure from both judicial and regulatory bodies. The session focused on the transition from using generic, boilerplate templates to

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New Maryland Proposal Targets Employee Noncompetes During Business Relocations

On February 19, 2026   /   Maryland Employment Law, Non-Compete Agreement   /   Leave a comment
New Maryland Proposal Targets Employee Noncompetes During Business Relocations

Newly proposed legislation in the Maryland Assembly would declare noncompete and conflict of interest clauses null and void for employees during certain business transitions. The legislation, now SB 900 in the Senate, would apply to businesses that relocate their principal place of business outside of Maryland, reorganize in a way that fundamentally alters their Maryland footprint, or cease the majority of their operations within the state.  Maryland has already implemented several layers of noncompete protections

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New Bill in Virginia Defines Sales Commissions as Wages, Retroactivity Not Included

On February 13, 2026   /   Unpaid Sales Commissions, Virginia Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
New Bill in Virginia Defines Sales Commissions as Wages, Retroactivity Not Included

The critical legislative battle continues unfolding in the Virginia General Assembly, as lawmakers move to close a legal loophole that has left the Commonwealth’s vast sales force vulnerable to wage theft. House Bill 238, introduced during the 2026 legislative session, has officially advanced through the House of Delegates with a 64-35 vote and is now headed to the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. The urgency follows a December 30, 2025, ruling by the Virginia

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Employment Non-Competes in Washington, D.C.: Updates for 2026

On February 12, 2026   /   Non-Compete Agreement, Washington, DC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
Employment Non-Competes in Washington, D.C.: Updates for 2026

If you work in the District of Columbia, your right to move between jobs or start your own business has never been better protected. As of January 1, 2026, new updates to the District’s ban on non-compete agreements have further raised the bar for employers, making it even harder for companies to legally restrict your professional mobility. For the vast majority of D.C. workers, non-compete agreements are now void and unenforceable. This means that if

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Act Now: Virginia Sales Commissions Are No Longer Protected

On January 9, 2026   /   Unpaid Sales Commissions, Virginia Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
Act Now: Virginia Sales Commissions Are No Longer Protected

Salespeople in Virginia are in trouble. Due to a recent Virginia Supreme Court decision, sales commissions in Virginia are no longer considered wages under the Virginia Wage Payment Act. The decision is a jolt to any salesperson with a commission plan that falls under Virginia law, as it removes the primary means of full recovery, and it ends substantial employer penalties for withholding earned but unpaid commissions. The decision rips the teeth from the statute

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New 2026 California Employment Laws May Impact Remote Workers

On January 7, 2026   /   Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
New 2026 California Employment Laws May Impact Remote Workers

A wide-ranging set of California employment laws took effect on January 1, 2026, with additional notice-related requirements rolling out early in the year pursuant to multiple statutory amendments to the California Labor Code and Government Code.  The changes affect compensation transparency, equal pay enforcement, certain employment contract provisions, workplace notices, and layoff disclosures. While the laws apply broadly, they are particularly relevant to employees and employers in the technology, startup, and finance sectors, where compensation

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Potomac Legal Group Recovers Over $6.2 Million in Settlements for Clients

On December 16, 2025   /   Employment Law, Maryland Employment Law, Virginia Employment Law, Washington, DC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
Potomac Legal Group Recovers Over $6.2 Million in Settlements for Clients

We are proud to announce that Potomac Legal Group has secured over $6.2 million in recent severance negotiation and employment discrimination settlements for our clients.  These results represent successful resolutions in complex employment matters, specifically focusing on retaliatory termination, workplace discrimination, and FMLA violations. Workplace disputes can be financially and emotionally difficult. At Potomac Legal Group, we are committed to fighting for employees to receive fair treatment and the compensation they deserve when their rights

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FTC Sets Sights on Healthcare Non-Competes

On December 15, 2025   /   Employment Law, Federal Trade Commission, Non-Compete Agreement   /   Leave a comment
FTC Sets Sights on Healthcare Non-Competes

The regulatory landscape regarding employee non-compete agreements has undergone a seismic shift in the last quarter of 2025. Following the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) decision in September to abandon its appeals of the court rulings that struck down the 2024 Non-Compete Rule, many employers breathed a sigh of relief, assuming the era of federal scrutiny had ended. That assumption would be a mistake. As signaled by the recent actions of the agency under Chairman Andrew

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Employment Update for Tech Employees: Year-End Legal Protections for Your Career

On November 19, 2025   /   Employment Law, Maryland Employment Law, Virginia Employment Law, Washington, DC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
Employment Update for Tech Employees: Year-End Legal Protections for Your Career

The technology sector has entered a new and more sober phase. After years of aggressive hiring and rapid expansion, many companies now find themselves reversing course. Layoffs, hiring freezes and reductions in force have become common, especially as executives concede that they over-hired during the boom years and now face a contracting economy.  At the same time, the federal sector — traditionally a stabilizing source of technology spending — has seen purchasing reduced or delayed,

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EEOC Complaints and the Federal Government Shutdown: What Employees Should Know

On November 10, 2025   /   EEOC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
EEOC Complaints and the Federal Government Shutdown: What Employees Should Know

The ongoing federal government shutdown has brought the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to a near standstill, freezing most investigations, hearings, and mediations. With nearly all staff furloughed, private sector employees may still file discrimination complaints online, but those cases will sit idle until Congress restores funding. The EEOC, which enforces federal laws against workplace discrimination, is now operating with only a handful of employees handling emergencies. That means that potentially tens of thousands

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