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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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MEDICARE AND NURSING HOMES – ODD BED FELLOWS
MEDICARE AND NURSING HOMES – ODD BED FELLOWS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

An Article in B4 of Today’s Wall Street Journal starts off by saying that various nursing home companies are aiming to cut expenses “to help offset the impact of a severe Medicare reimbursement cut coming in two months.”Business Week says that for profit nursing homes saw their shares tank on…

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VIRGINIA LAW ON NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT
VIRGINIA LAW ON NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Some businesses have signs that say: NO SOLICITORS / NO SOLICITING.This means they don’t want the yellow page guy (or the “fugitive recovery specialist” who walked into my office last week to offer his very unique services) to just show up and want to do business.The Virginia Criminal Code prohibits…

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SOMETIMES YOU NEED A NAP
SOMETIMES YOU NEED A NAP 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

My one year old niece gets grumpy, and everyone says they see a nap in her immediate future. Getting some rest, taking a breather is a good way to avoid melt down. Were you tempted to tell you boss to go fly a kite this week? That the clients love…

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CAREGIVERS NEED HELP TOO
CAREGIVERS NEED HELP TOO 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Sadly, much of the time families come to us when it is too late.Too late to discuss what nursing home is best.Too late to describe the importance of attending care plan meetings or meeting with the nursing home doctors.Too late to make decisions about home health care until the option…

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PLEASE DON’T
PLEASE DON’T 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

post your new business on Linked In within months of leaving your old joborFriend your old customers on facebookor Create a new website that talks about all the work you can doorEmail old clients your new Contact InformationorHave a meeting and tell your old colleagues you are leaving and opening…

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