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Accused of a White Collar Crime in Virginia? Know Your Rights

White Collar Criminal Defense By Binnall Law Group - 2020/06/30 at 08:41am

White collar crime is an often unexplored area of criminal activity. Very few TV crime dramas are dedicated exclusively to white collar crimes, and many of the sensational news stories that hit the presses have more to do with murders and kidnappings than bank fraud or money laundering. White collar crimes may not necessarily claim a bold headline, but their consequences can be devastating for a convicted criminal’s future, both personally and professionally. It’s important to know what constitutes white collar crimes in Virginia and what could happen if you are caught or charged with one. What Qualifies as a […]

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The Enforceability of a Liquidated Damages Provision

Business and Commercial Disputes By Binnall Law Group - 2020/05/15 at 09:27am

Experienced Alexandria Commercial Litigation Lawyer   If you are involved in a breach of contract dispute in which the relevant agreement contains a liquidated damages provision, then you may be confused as to whether the provision is actually enforceable under the law. Depending on your position in litigation, the enforcement of the provision (which essentially establishes a “flat fee” damages amount to be paid out in the event of a contract breach) could be favorable or unfavorable to your interests.  As such, it’s important to determine the likelihood of a court enforcing the provision so that you can secure a […]

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Can Title IX Liability Give Rise to Criminal Liability?

Title IX By Binnall Law Group - 2020/03/31 at 12:58pm

Get Help From an Experienced Title IX Defense Lawyer If you have been accused of sexual misconduct under Title IX, then you could be facing significant penalties that include suspension, social restrictions, expulsion, and a lifelong stain on your permanent academic record — all of which can have lasting effects on your ability to integrate into the academic community and pursue a career afterwards. Though most students fear the legitimate academic, social, and career repercussions associated with a Title IX proceeding, others may be feeling more anxious about potential criminal liability — after all, if the complainant argues that they […]

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Recovering for Tortious Interference with a Contract

Business and Commercial Disputes By Binnall Law Group - 2020/03/17 at 12:56pm

Experienced Business Litigation Attorney in Alexandria, VA If your business has entered into a contract — or was in negotiations — and had that contractual arrangement interfered with by a third-party, then the law may entitle you to significant damages as compensation.  In Washington DC, and throughout the United States at-large, tortious interference with a contract is a serious civil offense worth litigating to the fullest extent. In business, there are numerous costs associated with the “lead up” to a contract, from the sales process (i.e., client meetings and follow-ups, negotiation, intake) to the execution of said contract (i.e., strategic […]

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