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 Bill Seeks to End Coercive “Stay or Pay” Employment Contracts in Virginia

On February 24, 2026   /   Virginia Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
New Bill Seeks to End Coercive “Stay or Pay” Employment Contracts in Virginia

The Virginia General Assembly is taking a new aim at “Stay or Pay” contracts, which have long plagued employees in positions that require significant job training or relocation.  Formally known as Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAP), the agreements have come under intense scrutiny for their role in restricting worker mobility and creating a cycle of financial coercion. With the recent passage of House Bill 923, Virginia is positioned to join a growing movement of states

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New York’s “Trapped at Work Act:” Bans on Stay-or-Pay Agreements

On February 13, 2026   /   New York Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
New York’s “Trapped at Work Act:” Bans on Stay-or-Pay Agreements

New York has taken a decisive step toward increasing worker mobility and limiting restrictive employment practices with the enactment of the Trapped at Work Act. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on December 19, 2025, this legislation effectively curtails the use of stay-or-pay agreements, which are contractual provisions that require workers to repay their employers if they leave their jobs before a specified period. These agreements, often framed as reimbursement for training or onboarding costs, have

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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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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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Virginia Expands Non-Compete Agreement Protections for Employees

On April 21, 2025   /   Employment Law, Non-Compete Agreement, Virginia Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
Virginia Expands Non-Compete Agreement Protections for Employees

Beginning July 1, 2025, a significant change to Virginia employment law will take effect, further strengthening protections for workers across the Commonwealth. Under the newly enacted legislation, Senate Bill 1218, employers will be prohibited from entering into or enforcing non-compete agreements with any employee classified as non-exempt under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), regardless of that employee’s income level. This marks a major expansion of Virginia’s existing non-compete restrictions, which since 2020 have

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