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THE “NEW” NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT IN SBA 8(a): BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OWNERS

THE "NEW" NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT IN SBA 8(a): BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OWNERS

The “New” Narrative Requirement In SBA 8(a): Business Development Program Eligibility For Socially And Economically Disadvantaged Business Owners   November 30, 2023   |   By: Tracy Pearson and David Ludwig   The US Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has a long history of supporting socially and economically disadvantaged business owners under Title 15, Chapter 14A, Sections 636(j)(10)… Continue reading THE “NEW” NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT IN SBA 8(a): BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OWNERS

Could TRUMP TOO SMALL Shrink Free Speech Rights in The Trademark Application Process?

Could the TRUMP TOO SMALL case shrink free speech rights in the trademark application process? Vidal v. Elster will go to the Supreme Court

Trump Too Small Trademark Case and USPTO Free Speech Rights   October 11, 2023   |   By: Catherine Lusk and Alex Butterman   The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on November 1, 2023 for Vidal v. Elster, a case that questions whether an application to register “TRUMP TOO SMALL” as a mark can be refused registration,… Continue reading Could TRUMP TOO SMALL Shrink Free Speech Rights in The Trademark Application Process?

Estate Planning for Student Loan Borrowers

Our attorneys explain the different types of student loans and what happens to the debt if the borrower passes away. Student loan borrowers...

Estate Planning for Student Loan Borrowers   October 9, 2023   |   By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   After a three-year hiatus, the student loan crisis has found itself back at the forefront of political conversation. Student loans can be the source of much financial stress for many households, but have you ever thought about what… Continue reading Estate Planning for Student Loan Borrowers

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Strengthens Nationwide Presence with Addition of Partner Aaron Jackson

VIENNA, VA (September 11, 2023) – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL), a renowned veteran-owned law firm, is pleased to announce the latest expansion of its nationwide reach with the addition of Partner Aaron Jackson to its esteemed team. Jackson’s expertise and exceptional legal acumen make him a valuable asset to DBL as it continues to provide… Continue reading Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Strengthens Nationwide Presence with Addition of Partner Aaron Jackson

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Is Awarded NIH Trademark Related Services Contract

VIENNA, VA (September 6, 2023) – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL), a renowned veteran-owned law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) contract for Trademark Related Services.   With the award of this contract, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig will be going into its sixth year providing… Continue reading Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Is Awarded NIH Trademark Related Services Contract

SBA 8(a) Business Program Pause: Minority-Owned Businesses Can’t Rely on SBA’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage

To comply with the Ultima decision, SBA issued a press release, interim guidance, & temporarily suspended 8(a) business program applications

SBA 8(a) Business Program Pause: Minority-Owned Businesses Can’t Rely on SBA’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage   August 24, 2023   |   By: Alexander Jonathan Brittin and Mary Pat Buckenmeyer   The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee recently issued a decision holding that a rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for certain minority… Continue reading SBA 8(a) Business Program Pause: Minority-Owned Businesses Can’t Rely on SBA’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage

Diane Feinstein: Power of Attorney and Elder Financial Abuse

A financial power of attorney (also called a durable power of attorney) gives an agent the power to take care of your finances if you become incapacitated or you are unavailable to manage them yourself.

Diane Feinstein: Power of Attorney and Elder Financial Abuse August 18, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   Senator Diane Feinstein is the oldest member of Congress. She has faced some serious health problems in the past year which caused her absence from the Senate for a number of months. There are reports that she gave… Continue reading Diane Feinstein: Power of Attorney and Elder Financial Abuse

Blindsided: Explaining Conservatorship vs Adoption

The case of Michael Oher and the Touhy family highlights the differences between conservatorship vs adoption. The Commonwealth of Virginia...

Blindsided: Explaining Conservatorship vs Adoption August 16, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   The Blind Side is an Oscar award-winning movie based on the life of a young man in Tennessee, Michael Oher, and the unrelated Touhy family he lived with while in high school. A new lawsuit raises several interesting issues. There are allegations… Continue reading Blindsided: Explaining Conservatorship vs Adoption

Witness Tampering in the Age of Social Media

With the rise of social media, witness tampering has evolved.

August 8, 2023   |   By: Thomas Dunlap   Witness Tampering in the Age of Social Media   Witness tampering has been central to several significant political and legal scandals throughout US history. Defined as the act of attempting to improperly influence, intimidate, or impede a witness’s testimony or cooperation in legal proceedings, the consequences of… Continue reading Witness Tampering in the Age of Social Media

Musk Fumbles Twitter Rebranding

July 25, 2023   |   By: David Ludwig   Musk Fumbles Twitter Rebranding   Elon Musk has an unhealthy fascination with the letter X. In 2020, the famous entrepreneur named his son “X Æ A-Xii.” Now, after his acquisition of the social media platform Twitter late last year (and the subsequent shakeup of its upper management),… Continue reading Musk Fumbles Twitter Rebranding

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.