Doug Landau qualified for the 2015 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships Olympic-Distance race on Aug. 8 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after finishing in the top 10 percent in his age group at over a half dozen races throughout the country. These triathlons included: Hermosa Day at the Beach Triathlon (CA) Watermans Triathlon (MD) Giant Acorn Triathlon…
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In addition to belonging to, and supporting, numerous non-profit legal groups, Herndon lawyer Doug Landau is also a long-time member and supporter of USA Triathlon (“USAT”). USA Triathlon is the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon (biking and running), aquathlon (swimming and running), aquabike (swimming and biking), winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and…
Continue readingHere comes the Judge! That was the title of last spring’s post about the 2014 Heroes vs. Villains Run for Justice 5K. Always one to have fun, Virginia Lawyer Doug Landau ran this 5K in 2014 dressed as Swift Justice – donning a black judge’s robe and carrying a gavel! The year before that, he…
Continue readingThe annual Turkey Trot at the Herndon golf course allows runners of all shapes and sizes to run where they are usually not allowed. This fact — and the late afternoon start — make this race a Herndon hometown favorite. In addition, runners bring cans of food and old sneakers during this giving time of…
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There are times when a lawsuit for negligence against a state, local, municipal, or county government will not be viable because of the rules of sovereign immunity. The government agency may be immune from a lawsuit for negligent, unsafe actions and decisions due to this legal doctrine. However, when a governmental agency is to blame…
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Before taking the month of December off from racing, Herndon Virginia trial lawyer Doug Landau ran several Fall road runs to cap off the year. One such race was the 13th Annual Diane Burr Memorial 5km in Thomaston, Connecticut during Veterans Day Weekend. Lawyer Landau was in Connecticut for “Taft Day” at the Hotchkiss School.…
Continue readingAsked to be a chaperone for a neighbor, NoVa lawyer Doug Landau ran in the Rosslyn edition of the “Girls on the Run” training program. The course took participants past the Arlington National Cemetery to the Pentagon parking lot and back up to the start and the thousands of cheering parents, coaches, classmates and family…
Continue readingNot many Fall or Winter races in Virginia allow participants to warm up, stretch, cool down and shower afterwards. However, athletic events at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center are wonderful in that there is rarely traffic getting there and plenty of parking. Located at Freedom Center Blvd. in Manassas, just off University Drive, this is…
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Have you ever heard the phrase “half of winning is just showing up”? It can apply to athletics, but also to legal cases. It is not uncommon for Herndon lawyer Doug Landau to hear this question when first meeting a client: “What are my chances of winning? “ At the first meeting with a client,…
Continue readingHave you purchased at least one can of Red Bull energy drink over the past 10 years? If so you may be entitled to up to $10 in cash or two free Red Bull products worth $15. That’s because earlier this year, Red Bull settled a class action law suit filed against it. The suit…
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