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Dangerous Drug Combinations
Dangerous Drug Combinations 150 150 Dan Frith

I read with interest today an article written by Joe and Teresa Graedon (The People’s Pharmacy) about dangerous drug combinations. The article described a patient who was taking an ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure who soon thereafter was prescribed Bactrim (an antibiotic).   Within days the patient reported almost passing…

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Is Your Hospital Treating You Right?
Is Your Hospital Treating You Right? 150 150 Dan Frith

It is not my question…but it is a great question.  Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz are asking the question.  The doctors have a syndicated newspaper column and website which are well worth the time to read. The Roanoke Times ran the article today on whether your hospital is just offering you a…

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Let’s Move to the United Kingdom
Let’s Move to the United Kingdom 150 150 Dan Frith

Let’s go.  Right now!The British government is investigating banning or severely restricting the use of non-compete clauses that specify where and how employees can work when they leave a business.  A government official is quoted as saying, “I am clear that I want to see more enterprising start-ups and greater productivity…

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Medical Care in the New River Valley and Southwest Virginia
Medical Care in the New River Valley and Southwest Virginia 150 150 Dan Frith

I posted a blog last week about my ties to Blacksburg and the New River Valley, and my concerns over the quality of medical care provided to the fine folks who live in those areas. A reader of that post asked me to be more specific about my comments and,…

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Trade Secrets and Inevitable Disclosure: A Disturbing Trend
Trade Secrets and Inevitable Disclosure: A Disturbing Trend 150 150 Dan Frith

I am seeing a disturbing trend where an ex-employee, who never signed a non-compete agreement with his/her ex-employer, is faced with an attempt by the ex-employer to prevent the ex-employee from competing in the business world.  How?  By claiming the ex-employee is using “trade secrets” from the previous job to…

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Medical Care in the New River Valley
Medical Care in the New River Valley 150 150 Dan Frith

I was born in Blacksburg (don’t ask how long ago) and still have several family members who live there today.  It was and is a great place with great people.  Although I now live 30 miles away in Roanoke, I have always considered myself a “Blacksburg person” and always look forward…

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Comparing Hospitals: A few local hospitals stand out and not for a good reason.
Comparing Hospitals: A few local hospitals stand out and not for a good reason. 150 150 Dan Frith

I recently posted a short article on the results of a survey conducted by Virginia Health Information based in Richmond, Virginia.  The survey consisted of questions asked of patients to rate their experience with their hospitals and the complete results are listed here.A few of our local hospitals did not…

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Emails: You might as well hand your ex-employer a gun!
Emails: You might as well hand your ex-employer a gun! 150 150 Dan Frith

We represent employees is disputes against employers.  The cases may involve alleged violations of non-compete contracts, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, etc.  One of the first things we tell new clients is not to destroy or delete existing emails (whether on the employer’s server or the employee’s…

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Comparing Hospitals: Which one is best for you?
Comparing Hospitals: Which one is best for you? 150 150 Dan Frith

I get this question from friends and acquaintances all the time.  People know I represent the victims of medical negligence in the western half of Virginia and want to know which hospital is best.  The question is not an easy one to answer because it depends on the reason for…

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What happens to my non-compete when my company is bought out?
What happens to my non-compete when my company is bought out? 150 150 Dan Frith

We hear this question a lot and the answer depends on the wording of the non-compete contract.If the non-compete contract provides that the contract is “binding upon the parties’ successors and assigns,” it may be enforceable by the new owners of your old company.  If the non-compete contract does not…

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