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Virginia Nursing Home Fall Case Settled for $200,000
Virginia Nursing Home Fall Case Settled for $200,000 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Note: Every single case is unique and no case outcome is guaranteed. Last year, I represented the most wonderful family whose mother suffered an accident at a nursing home. She fell and broke her femur during a terrible fall. She was fortunate to partially recover with the help of her loving…

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Kentucky Nursing Home Alters Records, Held Liable
Kentucky Nursing Home Alters Records, Held Liable 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This month, a Kentucky jury awarded the plaintiff’s family $8 million for the wrongful death of a nursing home resident whose legs were broken following a horrific fall. Even worse, evidence showed that staff altered his records to cover their mistake. Moments after the verdict, the defense attorney denied wrongdoing:  “We categorically…

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Virginia Truck Accident Lawyer
Virginia Truck Accident Lawyer 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Sometimes you have the opportunity to serve someone who deserves so much more than a lawsuit can bring them. What is your retirement worth? Your health? What is your independence worth? Would you take a 1million dollars if it meant you had to live in a nursing home for the…

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Virginia Code on Non-Competes? Not This Year
Virginia Code on Non-Competes? Not This Year 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Yesterday, I traveled to Richmond – the “Capital City” – to testify (or rather, speak) in favor of HB 1187, which would make non-compete agreements invalid in Virginia. A subcommittee of the Commerce and Labor Committee heard argument in favor of the bill (from me), and then two trade groups…

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Why Non-Competes are Unnecessary
Why Non-Competes are Unnecessary 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

There is a tremendous letter to the editor in the Richmond Times Dispatch on HB 1187. Says Arlington resident Todd Benjamin: After a non-compete sidelined me last year, I educated myself about these agreements and have become a staunch advocate for their elimination. … I believe in free markets: for products, for services…

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How to Choose the Right Nursing Home for Rehabilitation
How to Choose the Right Nursing Home for Rehabilitation 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

My friend called me this morning to speak about his mother, who needs rehabilitation after surgery. The day before, another friend called about coordinating care for a family member. Then a stranger called about choosing the best assisted living facility in our area. Last week, I discussed with a colleague how…

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When to Read and Understand Your Employment Agreement
When to Read and Understand Your Employment Agreement Lauren Ellerman

I will admit it. I have signed agreements and not read them fully. Like credit card contracts or cell phone agreements. I am not proud of this fact, but truthfully,  consumer contracts seem so impersonal that I have always assumed the terms were not negotiable and really, pretty harsh. But a…

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Cease and Desist Letters and Other Myths
Cease and Desist Letters and Other Myths 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Virginia employers often send tough, strongly worded “cease and desist” letters to former employees who work for a competitor or start a company. The goal is to scare you. If you do not comply, they allege you will potentially face dire consequences under penalty of law. Many times, the letter…

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HB 1187: Virginia General Assembly Considers Non-Compete Law
HB 1187: Virginia General Assembly Considers Non-Compete Law 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This month, the Virginia General Assembly returns to work in Richmond. A reader contacted us about House Bill 1187 sponsored by Delegate Patrick Hope (D- Arlington) significantly restricting non-compete agreements throughout the state. Here’s a summary of the pending legislation: Non-competition agreements.  Makes unlawful any contract that serves to restrict…

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Now Available for iPad/Kindle: “How to Beat Your Virginia Non-Compete”
Now Available for iPad/Kindle: “How to Beat Your Virginia Non-Compete” 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

At a food conference this past weekend, I met a hospital administrator from Ohio who told me his facility did not use non-compete agreements because he thought valuing good work – rather than using scare tactics – is a better way to retain physicians. He’s right and I applaud his…

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