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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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What Obligations and Duties to Partners Owe to one Another?
What Obligations and Duties to Partners Owe to one Another? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Many business men and women form “partnerships” and “limited liability partnerships” to own and run their various business operations.  Why?  One of the primary reasons is to avoid personal liability for the businesses’ debts and obligations and that is a good reason to form a partnership. However, while using the…

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What is craft and why does it matter when you hire a Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawyer to represent your family?
What is craft and why does it matter when you hire a Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawyer to represent your family? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

    Forgive the shadow. Forgive the bad picture. Read Rob Bell’s new book How to be Here. And consider for yourself, and folks that you engage professionally and personally, do you want to hire a lawyer that is driven by personal success (maybe) or craft?Craft is when you have profound sense of…

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Lauren Ellerman of Frith & Ellerman asked to speak to National Trial Lawyers conferences
Lauren Ellerman of Frith & Ellerman asked to speak to National Trial Lawyers conferences 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

So this is one of those awkward posts where I write about myself, and sort of  do it in the third person. No illusions, we write our own blog and update our own website at Frith & Ellerman so there is no one to broadcast this exciting news but me,…

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Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney – the best lawyer for your case
Virginia Medical Malpractice Attorney – the best lawyer for your case 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

A loved one recently told me that she knew the back surgeon who had done a very complicated but successful surgery on her years ago had received some bad online reviews related to his bedside manner. She knew about the reviews and they neither surprised her, nor altered her confidence in…

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Don’t order the steak – trust me.
Don’t order the steak – trust me. 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I am big on trust. I am big on “going with your gut.” But I am also very big on open and clear communication. If you went to a restaurant and told the waiter, “I love steak. Steak is my favorite, what is your best beef dish?” And the server replied,…

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