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Texas lawyer also preaching the gospel of what “right to work” really means
Texas lawyer also preaching the gospel of what “right to work” really means 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Just yesterday I wrote maybe my 20th article on what “right to work” really means, and today, I came across this great article written by a Dallas Texas employment attorney. Keith Crouse writes about critical mistakes employees make regarding their non-compete agreement. Glad to see that while the law of…

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You don’t have a right to work in a right to work state
You don’t have a right to work in a right to work state 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

When you hear you work and live in a “right to work” state, please know, it has nothing to do with your non-competition agreement. In fact, all the federal right to work law says is that you cannot be forced to join a union. There you have it. If you…

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Virginia Medical Malpractice Evidence
Virginia Medical Malpractice Evidence 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I have spent the last month with my law partner Dan, gearing up for a malpractice trial that was supposed to start this week. The case has been post-poned for reasons beyond our control, but in preparing for the trial, I realized once again that while our civil justice system…

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Southern Judge faces jail time in bribery from large nursing home after jury finds nursing home liable
Southern Judge faces jail time in bribery from large nursing home after jury finds nursing home liable 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

A little background. In the criminal justice system – the jury is asked to render their decision based upon the preponderance of the evidence, meaning, they are sure someone committed the crime. Our civil justice system has a lower burden of proof. the plaintiff must prove that someone was negligent,…

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Virginia Health Information: “From Numbers to Knowledge”
Virginia Health Information: “From Numbers to Knowledge” 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

As consumers of health care, we face a lot of unknowns.  How much will care cost?  What hospital or doctor has experience with our conditions?  How long will I be in the hospital?  What kind of “customer service” can I expect? Virginia Health Information (VHI) is an organization whose aim…

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Listening with intent. Processing deeply.
Listening with intent. Processing deeply. 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

A recent TED Radio Hour episode titled “Memory Games,” highlights the mystery of memories and how we create narratives about our life all the time.  The episode ends with the last speaker’s question to the audience: “…Our lives are the sum of our memories.  How much are we willing to…

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Why not all neglect meets the high standard for filing a lawsuit
Why not all neglect meets the high standard for filing a lawsuit 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I had to tell a loving family member today that she didn’t have a lawsuit against a local nursing facility on her Father’s behalf. Though mistakes had been made, and the potential for harm existed, thankfully, their loved one was not injured, and under Virginia law, a claim or lawsuit…

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Should the cost of healthcare influence the level of care?
Should the cost of healthcare influence the level of care? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I work with physicians on a weekly basis, and one thing I have found is that most doctors don’t know the cost of the care they are providing. They don’t know, because the cost of healthcare is tricky and not simple. Imagine going to the grocery store and there are…

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Hate to say I told you so – Falls / Overmedication in Virginia Nursing Homes
Hate to say I told you so – Falls / Overmedication in Virginia Nursing Homes 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

It seems National Public Radio is digging in to America’s long term care industry and examining issues of patient safety and care. Last week they did a feature on falls. Yesterday this great feature aired about the use of anti-psychotic medications in elderly patients. Medications that the FDA warns should…

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Fall Cases against Richfield Retirement Community
Fall Cases against Richfield Retirement Community 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

For years, we have represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect victims throughout Western Virginia. Almost always, if the case settles, we are bound by a confidentiality clause that prohibits us to discuss the case, the outcome, etc. In yesterday’s Roanoke Times, a local Roanoke nursing home was featured,…

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