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Lauren Ellerman

ERCPs, the CDC, the FDA, & You
ERCPs, the CDC, the FDA, & You 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Before doing medical malpractice work, I took for granted that doctors and hospitals would only use clean instruments and tools on patients.  That naivete is long since gone, and FDA Safety Communications like this reaffirm why. A bit of medical background:Gastroenterologists and their staff who help with procedures called endoscopic retrograde…

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The feds chime in on non-competes – part II – White House Report Podcast
The feds chime in on non-competes – part II – White House Report Podcast 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Just a few days ago my partner Dan and I were discussing the Dept. of Treasury luke warm report on non-compete agreements.. and Dan asked, why are they doing this? It was a fair question. Why is Treasury spending time and money looking into the economic impact of restrictive covenants,…

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Dept. of Treasury Office of Economic Policy – Position paper on Non-Compete Agreements. My two cents.
Dept. of Treasury Office of Economic Policy – Position paper on Non-Compete Agreements. My two cents. 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

So there is a new Report out on the economic costs of non-compete agreements.It upsets me a little. Okay, so it upsets me more than a little.It would be like a report, funded by tax payer dollars, that has the following conclusion: People who make and sell video games think…

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A hard conversation worth having: Dementia + Pain
A hard conversation worth having: Dementia + Pain 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

In about four weeks I will be leaving on a jet plane to Music City, to participate in the American Association for Justice Nursing Home Damages Seminar. Yes, I plan to attend the event but also have been asked to speak about Dementia patients, and pain. It isn’t the easiest topic to…

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“Routine Procedure” anything but routine
“Routine Procedure” anything but routine 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

For years we have heard the following from families across western Virginia: My sister went in for a routine procedure, and now she is in ICU on a ventilator. I don’t know what happened, but something did. We hear the phrase routine procedure, and we, as patients think – risk free. safe.…

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Blue Pencil Provisions in Virginia Contracts
Blue Pencil Provisions in Virginia Contracts 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Lawyers come up with some strange names for things. It’s true. We plead. We allege. We say things like Notwithstanding, and aforementioned. We like funny words. One name I am constantly explaining to clients is the working definition of ‘blue pencil provision.’In contracts, a blue pencil provision allows the court, as…

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I have a medical malpractice case, but the lawyer says I have to pay back Medicare, Medicaid or the Insurance Company – why?
I have a medical malpractice case, but the lawyer says I have to pay back Medicare, Medicaid or the Insurance Company – why? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Have you been told you may have a medical malpractice case, but that you will have to repay your health insurance provider (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) first from any recovery?Let me try to explain the process, and why in some cases, the liens are so high – we don’t even recommend…

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Severance Agreement Q&A – No, you are not likely entitled to one under Virginia law
Severance Agreement Q&A – No, you are not likely entitled to one under Virginia law 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

No, the law does not give you a severance.You may have a contract that says you get one – or, the opportunity to contract for one but outside of that, no pay when you leave. No rights. Sorry. Want to learn more? Listen here – https://frithlawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Virginia-litigation-podcast-on-severance-agreements.wma

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Beltway Buddy Advice: A short 4 minute podcast for Governmental Contractors with Virginia Non-Compete Agreements
Beltway Buddy Advice: A short 4 minute podcast for Governmental Contractors with Virginia Non-Compete Agreements 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

It’s Friday. I hope you are having a nice commute home on the Metro (and not stuck on some train heading West) and I am thrilled you have joined me to discuss this fun topic – Non-Compete agreements for Governmental Contractors. Rumor Mill is false – you cannot jump ship and…

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What does your Non-Compete really mean?
What does your Non-Compete really mean? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Imagine this:CALLER: “Dear attorney, my contract says I can sell Christmas trees within a 150 miles from my old Christmas tree stand. Does that mean 150 miles by road, or as the crow flies?”ATTORNEY: “Well, that depends. Does the contract specify? No? Then it means what the parties thought it…

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