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WOUND CARE IN VIRGINIA NURSING HOMES
WOUND CARE IN VIRGINIA NURSING HOMES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I just looked at a stack of photographs, of a client who suffered greatly from developing pressure ulcers all over his body which became infected, causing his death. You really do not want to know what I am speaking of.When we lose muscle, circulation decreases, our skin becomes more fragile…

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HOW TO BEAT YOUR VIRGINIA NON -COMPETE – Second Edition
HOW TO BEAT YOUR VIRGINIA NON -COMPETE – Second Edition 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

The law on non-competes in Virginia is not defined by statute, but rather common law, which means, case by case the body of law is created.That means, that the law is ever changing and not as Shakespeare says, “an ever- fixed mark.”So, with that, our analysis of non-compete cases change…

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YOU OWE YOUR EMPLOYER A FIDUCIARY DUTY OF LOYALTY
YOU OWE YOUR EMPLOYER A FIDUCIARY DUTY OF LOYALTY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Hold on. Did you know you “owe your employer a duty of loyalty? A fiduciary duty of loyalty?” What is a “fiduciary duty?”Well, in Virginia, it is … ugh, when you ugh… don’t compete or umm… take business and stuff from your boss, and give it to well – someone…

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WHAT DOES SOLICIT MEAN?
WHAT DOES SOLICIT MEAN? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

We get this question all the time:“My contract says I can’t solicit their customers.. but what happens when the customers come to me without my asking? I can help them, can’t I?”There is nothing black / white in non-compete / employment litigation.There is no law or code section that defines…

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TO FRIEND OR NOT TO FRIEND
TO FRIEND OR NOT TO FRIEND 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Ok folks… Please use your brain.What you write, blog, tweet, and who you friend on facebook, or connect to on Linked In, is visible to the entire world. And sometimes, those friends, links, blogs and tweets will be used against you in Court.A Non-compete client “friended” me on facebook last…

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OH WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE…
OH WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE… 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practise to deceive! Sir Walter Scott.   Or, was it my partner Dan who said that about inconsistencies in medical records?   Like the time a nursing home nurse wrote that she was giving my client wound care at the nursing…

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TRIALS… and Tribulations
TRIALS… and Tribulations 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I wrote a preachy article this morning on the ups and downs of life. Article can be found here at an outdoor magazine – Blue Ridge Outdoors. Any how, you may wonder, does my preachy article have anything to do with Non-Compete litigation in Virginia?Well, strictly speaking, non-compete litigation can lead…

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SEVERANCE — IS THERE A VIRGINIA LAW ON WHETHER I AM ENTITLED TO SEVERANCE?
SEVERANCE — IS THERE A VIRGINIA LAW ON WHETHER I AM ENTITLED TO SEVERANCE? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I was asked that question yesterday.No. There is no law.Under Virginia common law (meaning cases) there is no guarantee or right to severance.In fact, it is like any other contract.You may be offered, or not. You may want to sign, or not.More detailed questions? Check out this article Dan wrote…

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HOW TO CHOSE A NURSING HOME IN VIRGINIA
HOW TO CHOSE A NURSING HOME IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This is such a scary topic for families.No one wants to say “Mom, you need health care I cannot provide at home… lets discuss our options.” Despite the unpleasantness of the conversation, it is a must for millions of Americans.And when is a good time to discuss long term care…

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TRUST ME – COURT IS NOT SUNSHINE AND ROSES
TRUST ME – COURT IS NOT SUNSHINE AND ROSES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I did divorce work for years. Even did criminal work. I currently split my practice between serious injury cases related to malpractice, and non-compete employment litigation. Clients appearing before the court on domestic issues and/or facing criminal charges, often anticipate the process will be emotional, difficult and stressful.But for some reason, our non-compete clients think…

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