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How to File a Complaint Against a Nursing Home
How to File a Complaint Against a Nursing Home 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Are you concerned that your loved one did not receive the care he or she deserved at a Virginia nursing home? If you were to call my office, I would give you the following advice: 1. Ask to meet with the DON or Administrator to discuss the incident. You can…

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PHARMACY NEGLIGENCE CASES
PHARMACY NEGLIGENCE CASES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Let me tell you something. Pharmacy negligence happens all the time.The wrong pills end up in the wrong bottle.The wrong dose ends up being sent home.Another person’s pills end up in your bag with your label.We hear about these cases all the time.We even know of a pharmacist sending a medication…

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STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES BUT NAMES WILL NEVER HURT ME
STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES BUT NAMES WILL NEVER HURT ME 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Remember that little saying from your childhood?My Mommy told me to say that to anyone who made fun of me, my permed hair, braces, or bad skin.I thankfully have blocked out a great deal of my childhood and so I cannot attest to whether I ever actually said these words…

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WHEN TO CALL AN ATTORNEY REGARDING YOUR NON-COMPETE
WHEN TO CALL AN ATTORNEY REGARDING YOUR NON-COMPETE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Some friendly advice for Americans (it is after all, still the 4th of July Holiday for many and continued celebration of our Country seems fitting):AMERICANS, you should call an attorney regarding your non-compete:Before you sign oneAfter you signed one, but before you quit that terrible job you hateBefore you start…

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JUDGES ARE HUMANS
JUDGES ARE HUMANS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Judges are humans, and most humans don’t usually like jerks.No, really.There is a recent case out of Fairfax County Virginia where a former employee and shareholder of a company, formed a competing business while still employed by his original company.Do you hear what I am saying?He had a non-compete. A…

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PROFITING ON THE ELDERLY
PROFITING ON THE ELDERLY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I read in the New York Times this week that 70 Million Americans will have turned 65 by the year 2030. 70 Million people. That’s more than all the people currently living in VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, MARYLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY & NEW YORK STATE combined. That’s 70 million ways to…

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LAUREN NAMED RISING STAR IN VIRGINIA BUSINESS LITIGATION
LAUREN NAMED RISING STAR IN VIRGINIA BUSINESS LITIGATION 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Lauren was named a Rising Star in Virginia Business Litigation this month.Call today if you need assistance with the evaluation of your Non-compete or employment agreement.

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DAN FRITH NAMED MALPRACTICE SUPERLAWYER
DAN FRITH NAMED MALPRACTICE SUPERLAWYER 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Hot off the presses, Dan is once again named a Virginia Superlawyer in Plaintiff Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice. This is the 4th year in a row Dan has received this accolade. Congrats Dan!

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HOW TO RESPOND TO A CEASE AND DESIST LETTER
HOW TO RESPOND TO A CEASE AND DESIST LETTER 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

You have a few options when you receive a cease and desist letter from an old employer.  You can1. Use the letter to line your guinea pig’s cage.2. Ignore the letter but keep it. 3. Respond to the letter informally – “Hey, got your letter” at which point you stick…

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BUSINESS CONSPIRACY IN VIRGINIA
BUSINESS CONSPIRACY IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Occasionally Virginia employees are sued by their ex-employers. You know this. Often times the lawsuit alleges breach of contract, Trade Secret Act etc. More often we are now seeing the addition of a Business Conspiracy claim under Virginia Code § 18.2-499(A) which provides that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for…

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