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Noncompete agreements for governmental contractors – what those big legal words actually mean!
Noncompete agreements for governmental contractors – what those big legal words actually mean! 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Over the last nine years, we have represented hundreds (yes, I think I can say that fairly) of individuals that serve as a contractor to some governmental agency. No, they are no employees of DOD, or DHS, or the FDA, they are hired by third parties to staff projects, or…

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Liquidated Damages Provisions – are they valid?
Liquidated Damages Provisions – are they valid? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

  What is a liquidated damages provision, and why should you care? Just this morning I was reviewing a Release / Non-Compete Agreement that contained language like the following: The parties agree to liquidated damages in the amount of $10,000. What does that really mean? 1. Depends on state law…

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An exclusive club with an entrance fee of $100,000?
An exclusive club with an entrance fee of $100,000? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

A friend and fellow Virginia lawyer has just published a great blog about continuing care retirement communities. You know, those fancy retirement communities with golf carts, fine dining and outdoor pools? Robert Haley, Esquire of www.vaelderlaw.com advises clients who are making retirement plans, drafting Wills, Trusts, etc. and often helps…

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Costs of a Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Costs of a Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawsuit 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Sadly, the legal profession has perpetuated a myth that victims of malpractice do not owe anything on their cases, but for attorneys fees at the end of the case. This is a sad myth because it is no where near reality. Perhaps it’s like buying a car. You think the…

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Never look a severance in the mouth
Never look a severance in the mouth 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I know, odd title. Years ago I worked in Loudoun County Virginia for a great General Practice Law Firm (Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White) and my old boss used to handle traffic, DUI cases. He would tell clients “never look a gift reckless” in the mouth.. obviously referring to the…

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Nursing Homes – summer camp? Or
Nursing Homes – summer camp? Or 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I read a wonderfully positive and happy account of life in a retirement community in the New York Times today. It paints a picture of fellowship, wellness, art, music and gracious retirement living. The golden years. Imagine a couple, smiling, with a golf cart, or a delicious meal and glass of…

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Fall Risks and Plans to Prevent Falls
Fall Risks and Plans to Prevent Falls 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I posted this on our medical malpractice blog (medmalresources.com) and think it is at least as applicable for nursing home residents and their families. When a patient presents a fall risk and a nursing home or hospital knows it, it makes sense to have a plan to prevent falls. A…

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Fall Risks and Plans to Prevent Falls
Fall Risks and Plans to Prevent Falls 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

When a patient presents a fall risk and a nursing home or hospital knows it, it makes sense to have a plan to prevent falls.  A recent case out of federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia confirmed that, yes, the failure to make a care plan to prevent falls…

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Joan Rivers potential medical malpractice lawsuit reminds us it’s not about the money
Joan Rivers potential medical malpractice lawsuit reminds us it’s not about the money 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

There is the impression in the United States, that families that chose to hire a lawyer and investigate an injury case (negligence, medical malpractice, wrongful death, survival claim against health care provider, nursing home, hospital, doctor, etc.)  are only doing so because they are greedy, sue happy, money hungry. I’ve…

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I agree – a win for Virginia employers, which will lead to higher legal fees for all
I agree – a win for Virginia employers, which will lead to higher legal fees for all 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I came across a well written article and Virginia law update this morning on a recent Virginia Supreme Court decision that has had a direct impact how attorneys handle non-compete agreements in Virginia courts. In the past, if an employee wanted the court to decide if his or her employment agreement was…

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