John Cook

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How many squares....!!! 99.9% will fail..?

@Aliya562219 12

How many dots do you see!?

@WhiteHouse No

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@BillKristol Agreed

A terrible day. The U.S. government vs. the free world.

#Laborlawyers and #employmentlawyers are terms often used interchangeably, but they’re not quite the same. Learn the difference in John Cook's new blog: cookcraig.com/top-labor-lawy…

@OleTimeHardball Ty Cobb. You just need a single.

Bottom of the 9th, Game 7 of the World Series. Bases loaded, 2 outs, and your team is down by 1 Tom Seaver is on the mound. You have your choice of any hitter, of any era. Who gets the call?

Workplace #discrimination against #transgender people violates Virginia law, even if the landscape of federal law is becoming muddied. If you have been a victim, you should contact our office. Read on in @JohnCookVA 's newest blog: cookcraig.com/virginia-trans…

Are you a private sector employee working for a federal contractor in VA? If you have been put on leave or fired due to DEI policies, you may have legal options. Call Our partner @JohnCookVA! Read on in our blog post: cookcraig.com/fired-or-laid-…

#Severance agreements are legally binding agreements, and you should always seek legal counsel before signing one. Even if the agreement seems fine to you, there may be tricky clauses or bad provisions that work against you. Read on in @JohnCookVA 's blog: cookcraig.com/should-i-have-…

Executive orders aimed to eliminate #DEI initiatives could pose risks to government #contractors. These orders also raise complicated legal issues that contractors will need to navigate. What could this mean for you? Read on in @JohnCookVA's newest blog: cookcraig.com/how-do-dei-exe…

Our partner @JohnCookVA strives to make a difference in the lives of his clients. Learn more about John Cook and our employment and mediation law practices here: cookcraig.com/john-c-cook-2/

Companies employ a variety of legal measures to protect their assets, including the use of non-solicit agreements. Since these #contracts are legally binding, it’s important to have a lawyer draft, edit, or review. Read on in @JohnCookVA's blog: cookcraig.com/virginia-lawye…

Congratulations to our partners @JohnCookVA and @broderick_dunn for being named to the Super Lawyers 2025 list! We also congratulate Philip Krone, our associate attorney, for being named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars list! You can view the magazine here: super-lawyers.dcatalog.com/v/Virginia-and…

@GerryConnolly Cong Connolly and I had our differences over the years but I would not wish that disease on anyone. Gerry and I both got our start in politics through our civic associations. His commitment to our community is admirable and will be missed.

An updated note to my constituents:

The VA wage payment act is a law that requires #employers to pay #employees all owed compensation in a timely manner. If you are dealing with unpaid #wages, late payment, or wage theft, an attorney can help you file a suit. Read on in @JohnCookVA's blog: cookcraig.com/your-guide-to-…

@PatHerrityVA Pat very sorry to hear. Best wishes for your full recovery.

It is with a very heavy heart that today I am announcing the end of my 2025 race for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Since my heart surgery on March 13th and the subsequent complications, I have been working hard to regain my strength and return to the campaign trail. As I learned and was enjoying prior to my surgery, a statewide campaign requires significant travel, multiple appearances per evening, being “on” all of the time and incredible stamina. I have come to the realization that my ability to get back to the 150 percent that I was giving to run a statewide race and that will be necessary to win in November is not possible at the near future. Realizing that I can’t give it my all for the ticket, my supporters and donors is already causing me great stress. I believe making this decision now is in the best interest of both my health and the ticket. I have heard greatly exaggerated stories from across the Commonwealth about my health. I can assure you that I did not have a stroke or heart attack and I am walking over three miles a day and climbing stairs. As we reported on March 14th, I had heart surgery to repair a genetic defect. Unfortunately, in the weeks since the surgery I have had several complications that have impacted my recovery time. My doctors are still predicting a full recovery but I have come to realize it will be much slower than anticipated. Unfortunately, the 150 percent effort required for a statewide campaign would also significantly delay my recovery, put undue stress on my health and come with some risk, hence my decision to end the 2025 campaign now. As you heard me say repeatedly on the campaign trail, my campaign was less about me and the Lieutenant Governor position and more about doing well in Northern Virginia so we could elect Winsome Sears as our Governor and reelect Attorney General Jason Miyares. It remains critical that we elect Winsome as Governor so we can continue Governor Youngkin’s legacy of accomplishments and avoid a return to one party rule. If not, Virginia will lose its competitive edge with forced unionization, our neighborhoods will be less safe, education standards will again be lowered, California will determine what cars we drive and electricity will continue to be both more expensive and less reliable. Attorney General Miyares has made great strides in keeping Virginians safe - a direction we must continue. I remain committed to the mission of making sure Winsome and Jason do better in Northern Virginia so we can keep Virginia on the right path. It has been an extreme pleasure and honor to meet so many great people and leaders as I traveled the Commonwealth early in the campaign. I have learned so much about Virginia and its very different challenges. I have been extremely humbled by the generous welcome and the support I received on the campaign trail. It is an experience I will not forget and will put to good use in my continued public service. I remain committed to serving the residents of Fairfax County as the voice of balance and common sense on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Very truly yours, Pat Herrity

Negotiating a #Severance agreement, or severance package, can be part of your departure from your employer. It’s important that you fully understand the agreement before signing. We highly recommend seeking counsel. Read on in @JohnCookVA's blog: cookcraig.com/negotiating-se…

Judge Wilkinson’s opinion is a reminder of what it means to put the rule of law over authoritarian impulses, country over party and ideology, and the constitution over drinking the KoolAid of a demagogue. Read it.

Our partner @JohnCookVA strives to make a difference in the lives of his clients. Learn more about John Cook and our employment and mediation law practices here: cookcraig.com/john-c-cook-2/

If you're an executive accused of #harassment, you need to consult an employment attorney. Workplace challenges can disrupt your career and your financial security. These issues require delicate handling. Read on in @JohnCookVA's newest blog: cookcraig.com/virginia-attor…