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MEDICATION MISTAKES and OVERDOSING
MEDICATION MISTAKES and OVERDOSING 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

We see allot of cases regarding overdoses and medication errors. Accidental overdose.Extended use of a medication that causes long term problems.Medication mixes that cause problems.There is no Medication without side effects. Not one. Furthermore, every medication has the possibility of causing damage if taken at the wrong time, in the…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR LAWSUIT
HAPPY NEW YEAR LAWSUIT 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Wow. Things are not slowing down here in our office.Apparently, you nice folks of Virginia, employees and  new business owners who have hired employees from other companies, are getting sued left and right. And at Christmas too…. While I am not in a position to make sweeping statements about Virginia corporations…

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CAN YOU BE SUED WITHOUT A NON-COMPETE?
CAN YOU BE SUED WITHOUT A NON-COMPETE? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Someone asked google this the other day, and this fine person ended up on our website.While I hope they found the correct answer, I believe it is a question worth addressing again, and head on.CAN YOU BE SUED WITHOUT A NON-COMPETE?I will assume the googler *(person who typed that question…

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ONLINE LEGAL FORMS FOR EMPLOYERS, and WHY I LOVE THEM SO!
ONLINE LEGAL FORMS FOR EMPLOYERS, and WHY I LOVE THEM SO! 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Truth #1: Some people like to cut corners and save a few dollars. Truth #2: Some of these people will buy legal forms online rather than hire an attorney who actually knows the laws in your state regarding non-compete agreements and non-solicitations.Truth #3: Even some attorneys can draft agreements that…

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VIRGINIA MALPRATICE ATTORNEY
VIRGINIA MALPRATICE ATTORNEY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

There was a time when I could handle your Virginia divorce. Not any more.There was a time when I could handle a DUI with some basic skill. Again, no longer my specialty.I would not begin to tell you about Tax law, immigration, and it would be malpractice for me to…

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CONTRACT IS TOO BIG…. “Overbroad”
CONTRACT IS TOO BIG…. “Overbroad” 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Judges get to have a great deal of fun in non-compete cases. (sarcasm)They get to hear evidence on how contracts are narrowly tailored to protect the legitimate business interests of the company, and that they are not over broad or too big.For example.Company Star City Shower Curtains, sells shower curtains. Only…

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NON-COMPETE FORMS ON THE INTERNET
NON-COMPETE FORMS ON THE INTERNET 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I understand that both employers and employees read our blog. I know this because of the many search queries that lead to our website, like the following: “Sample Cease and Desist Letter;” or “How to threaten an employee not to take customers.” That being said, our goal is to help employees…

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CAN THEY DO THAT? SUE YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU DIDN’T TAKE CUSTOMERS?
CAN THEY DO THAT? SUE YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU DIDN’T TAKE CUSTOMERS? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Bad news everyone. Life is not always fair.Your old employer, under Virginia law, can file a lawsuit against you alleging you did terrible things like (1) breach your contract; (2) take customer lists; (3) harm their business etc…. without ANY actual knowledge or proof that you did take their customer…

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YES THEY WILL ACTUALLY SUE YOU
YES THEY WILL ACTUALLY SUE YOU 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

There is no requirement that someone send you a cease and desist letter before they file suit against you.In fact, you don’t have to receive any warning at all… the lawsuit is enough.So, ignore those uninformed people that tell you any of the following untruths about non-compete agreements in Virginia:they…

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YIKES – A VA. CASE WHERE THE EMPLOYER WINS, FOR NOW
YIKES – A VA. CASE WHERE THE EMPLOYER WINS, FOR NOW 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Dan and I try to keep up with relevant Virginia case law that involves employee non-compete agreements and other business torts.This morning I read about two such relevant cases decided in the Commonwealth recently. One case created great law for employees on tortuous interference of contract cases. The other case is a…

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