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Nothing new under the sun in Virginia Medical Mlpractice, I just can’t speak about it!
Nothing new under the sun in Virginia Medical Mlpractice, I just can’t speak about it! 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

My Mom used to say the following (with some frequency): There is nothing new under the sun. What did she mean? Only that things often repeat themselves. Maybe not to the same people, or at the same time, but we are creatures of habit and as humans, we make the same…

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What is the cost of nursing home care in Virginia and how do you know?
What is the cost of nursing home care in Virginia and how do you know? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Can you imagine walking into Kroger and there are three prices on a jug of milk. What if the tag said:$2.00 if you are a single Mom$3.50 if you are 65 or older$6.00 if you have a job and or retirement accountWouldn’t you be surprised? Upset? Bothered by this?Well, in…

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Non-Competes and Virginia’s Constitution
Non-Competes and Virginia’s Constitution 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

There is nothing on Virginia’s ballot this November that relates to non-compete agreements. My efforts have not been that successful. Nor is there a law likely to pass in the Virginia General Assembly this Winter that in any way impacts restrictive covenants in Virginia employment agreements. Right now, the law in Virginia…

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Pressure Ulcers / Injuries in Virginia Nursing Homes
Pressure Ulcers / Injuries in Virginia Nursing Homes 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Again, this week, I received a call from someone who was shocked to learn their Mother had developed significant pressure ulcers at a local nursing home, and now they were infected.Pressure Ulcers have gone by many names is the last 10-15 years: bed sores; pressure sores; pressure ulcers, and now…

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Non-Compete 101
Non-Compete 101 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

We live in a professional culture where men and women feel some kind of stigma or embarrassment in asking for help.We are asked to sign a 38 page Mortgage contract, and we sign the document without inspection review or asking a professional for help in understanding the terms. Three years…

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Why does the nursing home want you to agree to give up your right to a jury trial and sign an arbitration agreement?
Why does the nursing home want you to agree to give up your right to a jury trial and sign an arbitration agreement? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Whether you realized or not, when you signed the contract for your cell phone, you likely signed what is called an Arbitration Agreement. It likely said something like:The Purchaser agrees to waive her or her right to bring any action against the Cell Phone company in state or federal courts,…

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Why is my lawyer being so nice to the other guy’s lawyer? Is that good or bad? Does it matter?
Why is my lawyer being so nice to the other guy’s lawyer? Is that good or bad? Does it matter? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

A loved one tells a story about a lawsuit he was involved in many years ago. His business was being sued for unfair competition, and after a day of very intense and heated depositions, the client saw his lawyer and the other side’s lawyer having a beer at the hotel…

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But the doctor said if I had gotten there earlier…..
But the doctor said if I had gotten there earlier….. 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Doctors are people. Just like the rest of us. They have specialized training, and a skill set many of us do not have, but like all of us – they are human.And, it is (in my experience and opinion) human nature to want to help your patients with information, but…

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Picking your Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Picking your Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawyer 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This week alone I have been invited to become:National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 LawyersSomething great with the American Institute of Personal Injury AttorneysCharter Member of a some Women’s Litigation GroupBest Lawyers in America – Virginia, Medical Malpractice Does that mean you should hire me?Absolutely not.Some if not most of these…

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Retirement Planning and Continuing Care Communities: Myth v. Reality
Retirement Planning and Continuing Care Communities: Myth v. Reality 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Our local business magazine just ran a thorough and thoughtful article on retirement planning. It shows pictures of youthful seniors doing water aerobics, swinging on a lake-side hammock and more. The article highlights idyllic retirement where assets cover comfortable living and seniors have choices. Yes, some people (those blessed with good…

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