Virginia, like most states, has a Hazing Law which makes hazing at any school, college or university against the law. Teasing that was considered an all-in-good-fun rite of passage decades ago is now known to be hazing — dangerous and illegal. Section 18.2-56 of the Code of Virginia provides the following: “It shall be unlawful…
Continue readingCongress finally came to an agreement and on the evening of October 16, voted to end the 16-day shutdown of the federal government. The news was dominated for two weeks by stories about the shutdown and its immediate impact. National parks were closed. Trash collection stopped in Washington DC. Even the panda-cam at the National…
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Halloween is a fun day for children and parents alike. No one wants to see a Halloween gone awry because of an accident that could have been prevented by following some important Halloween safety tips. Injury lawyer Doug Landau knows that most Halloween tips are common sense, but when it comes to safety, you can…
Continue readingSince a segment about the federal disability program aired on the CBS show 60 Minutes last Sunday, there has been tremendous public outcry. 60 Minutes is being denounced by many sources for its anecdotal investigative techniques and one-sided reporting. The National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) issued a strong statement: Despite criticizing the…
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Reston residents Rose and Mike Faul spent the summer preparing the space next door to Abrams Landau for the arrival of their new business, Potter’s Fire. On Thursday, October 10, they celebrated with a Grand Opening. Although neighbor and fellow Herndon business owner Doug Landau was called away to Connecticut for a mediation on the…
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