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Please note that the blog postings have not been updated for changes made in the laws after the date of publication and cannot be relied upon for legal advice. The blog postings are presented for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal representation or legal advice specific to any particular issue you may have. Many of these blog postings were first published by McMahon, Welch, and Learned, PLLC, the predecessor of Reston Law Group, LLP.
Reston Law Group Built on Strong Foundation A CULMINATION OF TWO STRONG FIRMS JOINING FORCES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE CLIENTS THEY SERVE It is with great pleasure that we announce the merger of the law firms of David, Brody & Dondershine, LLP and McMahon, Welch and Learned, PLLC to
Reston Law Group Partners Scott Dondershine and Kevin Learned have each been Recognized as one of “Virginia Business” Magazine’s “Legal Elite” for 2022 By Ralph P. Albrecht December 21, 2022 Congratulations to Reston Law Group Partners Scott Dondershine and Kevin Learned who were once again recognized as one of “Virginia Business’ Legal
February 2, 2023 Webinar taught by Ken Brody Successful Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts for the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) affiliated with George Mason University. The Virginia PTAC is part of a nationwide program authorized by Congress, which provides free or nominally priced classes to businesses that want to
Companies smaller than 500 employees may qualify for at least small entity status (a 50% discount), and some small entities may further qualify for microentity status (a 75% discount). The USPTO provides forms, see below, to allow a user to certify their entity status, which entitles one to discounted government fees
Making it Easier to Fix Blown S Elections By Scott A. Dondershine December 12, 2022 S corporations are required to have one class of equity, i.e., each share/unit must have the same “pro rata” rights. Some entities mistakenly adopt an operating or shareholders agreement containing clauses that allocate profits and
Four MWL Clients Recognized at the 2022 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards We at MWL are thrilled to report that four of our clients were recognized at the 2022 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards. Congratulations to: Dark Wolf Solutions – Winner for Contractor of the Year ($25-75 million) Riva Solutions – Finalist
Congratulations to MWL client Auspex, which was recently acquired by Edgesource Congratulations to MWL client Auspex LLC, which was recently acquired by EdgeSource Corporation. You can learn more about the transaction here. MWL Partners Kevin Learned and Peter Fish represented Auspex in the transaction.
Seven MWL Clients Have Made the Washington Technology Fast 50 We at MWL, predecessor of Reston Law Group, are thrilled to report that seven of our clients have made the Washington Technology 2022 Fast 50 for 2022. Congratulations to each of: BlackFish Federal LLC Vertosoft LLC West 4th Strategy, LLC ANALYGENCE, Inc.
Congratulations to the numerous MWL clients who have been recognized as 2022 Moxie Award Finalists! Clients recognized as finalists include: PGLS — Education Associated Veterans, LLC — GovCon (<50 Employees) MicroTech — GovCon (50 – 99 Employees) FedWriters — GovCon (100 – 199 Employees) Brillient Corporation — GovCon (300+ Employees)
Congratulations to clients Sunset Hills Vineyard and 50 West Vineyards, which were recently acquired by Chris and Katie Key Congratulations to MWL clients Sunset Hills Vineyard and 50 West Vineyards, which were recently acquired by Chris and Katie Key. You can learn more about the transaction here. MWL Partners Kevin Learned and Peter
Prospective clients often ask if you need an attorney to file a bid protest. No, a federal contractor is not required to have an attorney unless filing at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. A federal contractor does not need an attorney if filing at the GAO (Government Accountability Office)
Once again, McMahon, Welch and Learned, PLLC is proud to be a sponsor of the Northern Virginia B2G Matchmaking Conference, produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. This year’s conference will be held in person on May 5, 2022. The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is bringing a variety
Reston Law Group, LLP Blog
Please note that the blog postings have not been updated for changes made in the laws after the date of publication and cannot be relied upon for legal advice. The blog postings are presented for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal representation or legal advice specific to any particular issue you may have. Many of these blog postings were first published by McMahon, Welch, and Learned, PLLC, the predecessor of Reston Law Group, LLP.
2026 AMENDMENT TO VIRGINIA RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS STATUTE June 9, 2026 Seems like déjà vu. On June 30, 2025, our firm posted a blog about Virginia’s new law concerning covenants not to compete. See https://restonlaw.com/new-virginia-non-compete-law/. Virginia has now further curtailed the
Legalweek New york 2026- event.law.com Session Details Date & TimeMonday, March 9, 2026, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PMNameCase Law Workshop Deep Dive RoundtablesDescription Continue the conversation from our case law panel in this interactive breakout session designed to bring case
Elevating Expertise & Leadership “Reston Law Group is delighted to announce Katherine David’s promotion to Partner. Her dedication to our clients, commitment to excellence and proven legal acumen make her an invaluable asset to the firm. We are confident that
The Power of the Patent: Making Bricks By Jesse Fenty On Thursday, November 13, 2025, I had the pleasure of addressing the Intro to Networking Class at Howard University School of Engineering and Architecture. The class is being taught by
Now that the longest federal government shutdown is over, government contractors should carefully analyze whether or not they can recover any of their shutdown-related costs. While the 2025 shutdown most certainly disrupted contract performance, delayed payments, and increased costs for
Congratulations to Reston Law Group client Centurion Wealth Management on their acquisition of Metrics Money Management. You can learn more about the acquisition here. Reston Law Group Managing Partner Kevin Learned and Partner Peter Fish represented Centurion Wealth Management in this
June 30, 2025 Effective July 1, 2025, new legislation in Virginia further restricts employers’ ability to impose covenants not to compete on employees. Previously, Virginia law prohibited employers from enforcing non-compete agreements against employees earning below a defined compensation threshold. For
Congratulations to Reston Law Group Partner John Bonello, who was appointed to the Virginia Bar Association’s AI Task Force.
Reston Law Group obtained a $1.2 million summary judgment in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland on behalf of one of its clients in a breach of contract dispute with a subcontractor. A copy of the
A new SBA rule on small business size and status recertification was issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in December 2024, consolidating its requirements into a single regulation codified at 13 CFR 125.12. Because of the far-reaching implications of this new rule, the SBA is delaying the implementation of certain provisions until January 17, 2026. Both buyers and sellers considering a M&A transaction involving an affected small business entity have ample incentive to get a deal done in 2025 so that required recertifications can be made before that date.
Disclaimer
Please note that the blog postings have not been updated for changes made in the laws after the date of publication and cannot be relied upon for legal advice. The blog postings are presented for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal representation or legal advice specific to any particular issue you may have. Many of these blog postings were first published by McMahon, Welch, and Learned, PLLC, the predecessor of Reston Law Group, LLP.