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REFUSED TREATMENT
REFUSED TREATMENT 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Citizens frequently call our office complaining that their doctor refused to treat them any longer.“He can’t do that, can he?” they often ask.“I have been going there for years and all of a sudden I got a dear john letter.. or a we can’t treat you any more letter. Isn’t…

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NEWSLETTER ON VIRGINIA NON-COMPETE LAW
NEWSLETTER ON VIRGINIA NON-COMPETE LAW 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

We have published a newsletter on Virginia Non-Compete law for a number of years.To read our Fall 2011 update in this area, all you have to do is click right here.To subscribe to our Non-Compete Newsletter, all you have to do is click right here.To learn more about Virginia law…

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FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE
FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This happens more frequently than you would realize. Patient, we will call him Sam, has stomach pains. Goes to his PCP. PCP says “I think it is gas, or something not to worry about, call back if you still hurt in 3 weeks.” Week 2 – patient is in such…

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DAMAGES in NON-COMPETE CASES
DAMAGES in NON-COMPETE CASES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Let us discuss the following: If you are driving, the car in front of you slams on its brakes, and you have to slam on yours to avoid hitting them… You do avoid hitting them, do you think they can sue you for “almost causing property damage? The answer is:…

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WHAT IF YOUR CONTRACT CHANGES.. AGAIN
WHAT IF YOUR CONTRACT CHANGES.. AGAIN 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Recently, I have seen more than one individual who over the course of their employment, has been asked to sign not one, not two but three or more agreements containing non-compete language. Upon review I discovered the following: Year 1996 – Contract A was signed – Employment Agreement. California Choice…

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NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS and THE BROKER PROTOCOL
NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS and THE BROKER PROTOCOL 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I came across a great website today. It is run by the Ohio law firm of Carlile, Patchen & Murphy. The firm (as stated on their website) “has 25 years experience representing the securities industry and its employees in disputes involving employment agreements, restrictive covenants, unfair competition and trade secrets.”…

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HOW TO QUIT YOUR JOB IN VIRGINIA
HOW TO QUIT YOUR JOB IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Oh wow. I could write volumes on this subject. I could give you obvious advice about how you should be aware of the contracts you have signed and duties you owe to your employer. And I would like to advise you to leave on good terms. Know that IT may…

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CHOICE OF LAW
CHOICE OF LAW 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Twice this week I have let potential non-compete clients through the door and then had to tell them, “I am so sorry. I have to close your file. Your contract is bound by the law of a state where I am not licensed and I cannot ethically give you an…

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COST OF LITIGATION EXCEEDS RECOVERY
COST OF LITIGATION EXCEEDS RECOVERY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

That is lawyer speak for: “technically, you may have a case but I don’t think it is worth my time, or your time, to spend two years on it when you are not going to get much of money.” Example: Broken Bone case – eventually heals, $7,000 in medical bills…

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EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 1 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I have seen the following documents, print offs, screen grabs etc. used as “evidence,” attached to non-compete lawsuits, to reflect breach of contract, etc.– LINKED IN PAGES– Facebook comments– Internet posts– Internet yellow page listings– EmailsIf you put it online, the other side will see it.. and they will get…

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