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Tag: Ellis Bennet

Defending Against Wrongful Termination Claims: Best Practices for Employers in 2026

Learn best practices for defending wrongful termination claims in 2026, from documentation to consistency, investigations, and risk management.

May 18, 2026 |  By: Ellis Bennett   Few events create more disruption inside a business than a termination followed by a demand letter. What may have felt like a necessary management decision can quickly evolve into allegations of discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, public policy violations, or more.   In 2026, employers face an… Continue reading Defending Against Wrongful Termination Claims: Best Practices for Employers in 2026

Managing Key Employees Without Overreliance on Noncompetes

Learn how employers can protect key employees, customer relationships, and confidential information without overreliance on noncompete agreements.

May 18, 2026 |  By: Ellis Bennett   For years, noncompete agreements were the default mechanism for protecting a company’s most valuable asset: its people. If a key executive, sales leader, engineer, or operations manager left, the noncompete was supposed to prevent competitive harm.   Today, that assumption is no longer safe.   Regulatory scrutiny… Continue reading Managing Key Employees Without Overreliance on Noncompetes

Your Rights as a Federal Employee Facing Deferred Resignation

Your Rights as a Federal Employee Facing Deferred Resignation

February 6, 2025 |  By: Ellis Bennett   On January 28, 2025, thousands of federal workers received an email entitled “Fork in the Road” inviting them to accept a deferred resignation by 11:59 PM Eastern on February 6, 2025. The deferred resignation would entitle employees who accepted the offer to receive pay through September 30.… Continue reading Your Rights as a Federal Employee Facing Deferred Resignation

A Step-by-Step Guide to Appealing a Security Clearance Suspension

A Step-by-Step Guide to Appealing a Security Clearance Suspension

January 27, 2025 |  By: Ellis Bennett   Maintaining a security clearance is a responsibility of federal employees and federal government contractors, so it is crucial to adhere to adhere to security protocols and regulations for career advancement. Federal employees with a security clearance are expected to maintain a high level of integrity and responsibility… Continue reading A Step-by-Step Guide to Appealing a Security Clearance Suspension

Trump Issues Two Security Clearance Executive Orders: What They Mean

Trump Issues Two Security Clearance Executive Orders: What They Mean

January 22, 2025 |  By: Ellis Bennett   In a sweeping move that underscores the ongoing political battles over intelligence and national security, President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders addressing security clearances. One grants interim security clearances to select presidential appointees awaiting background investigations. The other revokes clearance eligibility for 51 former intelligence… Continue reading Trump Issues Two Security Clearance Executive Orders: What They Mean

5 Reasons for Security Clearance Revocation—and How to Beat Them

5 Reasons for Security Clearance Revocation—and How to Beat Them

January 9, 2025 |  By: Ellis Bennett    For federal government professionals whose roles require access to classified information, maintaining a security clearance is critical for national security. A revoked clearance can disrupt careers and tarnish reputations. Understanding the common reasons for revocation and knowing how to defend against them is essential for safeguarding your… Continue reading 5 Reasons for Security Clearance Revocation—and How to Beat Them

Do I Need an Employment Agreement Lawyer?

July 5, 2023   |   By: Ellis Bennett Employment agreements are contracts that lay out the terms and conditions of an employment relationship. Establishing a clear, written, and legally binding employment agreement with the support of an employment agreement lawyer can significantly reduce the chances of misunderstandings, workplace disputes, and other conflicts that may otherwise be… Continue reading Do I Need an Employment Agreement Lawyer?

How to Legally Fire an Employee in Virginia

By: Ellis Bennett  [2/18/22] In Virginia, employment is “at will,” meaning, in short, that employers may legally fire an employee at any time, for any reason, without cause. Likewise, an employee is free to quit at any time. Neither the employer nor the employee is required to provide any notice in advance.  One overarching exception… Continue reading How to Legally Fire an Employee in Virginia

Requirements Needed for a Security Clearance and What Happens When it’s Revoked

By: Ellis Bennett  [2/16/22] It’s more difficult now than it has ever been to obtain – and to hold onto – a security clearance. Obtaining a government security clearance for a facility or an individual employee can often be quite a challenge. It is imperative to have knowledgeable legal counsel and experienced representation – preferably… Continue reading Requirements Needed for a Security Clearance and What Happens When it’s Revoked

Your Vaccine Legal Questions Answered

By: Ellis L. Bennett The Covid-19 vaccine is readily available nationwide. Unlike in the rest of the world, Americans can walk into a drugstore, pharmacy, or grocery store and get vaccinated without even making an appointment. Consequently, private companies, both large and small, are looking at their policies regarding Covid-19 and other vaccinations, and many… Continue reading Your Vaccine Legal Questions Answered

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.