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Lauren Ellerman

COST OF ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

COST OF ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

An interesting fact.For $4300, you can spend 26 nights and 26 days traveling from Florida to Europe on a luxury cruise liner. You can get a suite with a balcony for little over $5200. On the way you will get to enjoy to sights and sounds of Gibraltar, United Kingdom,…

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UNIVERSAL ENFORCEMENT OF NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

UNIVERSAL ENFORCEMENT OF NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Remember when you were a kid, and you and your brother both wanted the red Popsicle but there was only one red one left? When your Mom gave your whiny brother the red one, and you were given the gross orange one, how did you respond?You said sternly “That’s Not…

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WHO IS THE CAPTAIN OF YOUR HEALTH CARE SHIP?

WHO IS THE CAPTAIN OF YOUR HEALTH CARE SHIP? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

There was an article in our local paper today about Physician Assistants being used more and more in hospital settings and medical practices. I know of PA’s that treat depression, perform minor surgeries – they can almost do it all.When you go to a doctor, who is actually treating you?The…

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PRETEND DOCTOR

PRETEND DOCTOR 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I went to highschool in Tampa Florida and occassionly find myself on the Tampa Newspaper Websites looking for news.Today I landed on what I can only call, an amazing story in the Tampa Tribune:“TAMPA – Sandra Rovhana doesn’t have a license to practice psychiatry, psychology or any healthcare profession, investigators…

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WHEN SHOULD YOU GET ADVICE ON YOUR NON-COMPETE?

WHEN SHOULD YOU GET ADVICE ON YOUR NON-COMPETE? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I do not know why this is, but here is a fact.Most people who call our office and want their non-compete reviewed, call on Thursday or Friday.Most people call right before they are going to quit and have another job offer on the table.Many of our prospective clients call toward…

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LAWSUIT OVER NURSING HOME STAFFING

LAWSUIT OVER NURSING HOME STAFFING 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Our colleagues in California have filed a class action lawsuit against 22 nursing homes alleging the facilities failed to meet staffing requirements.We will keep an eye out as they try to hold companies accountable.We do not deny that most of the employees work very hard while on duty, but simply…

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CAN THEY FIRE YOU FOR FAILING TO SIGN A NON-COMPETE?

CAN THEY FIRE YOU FOR FAILING TO SIGN A NON-COMPETE? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This is a good question.The answer in Virginia is pretty much, YES, you can be lawfully fired for failing to sign a non-compete.That is, unless you have a written employment arrangement wherein each party agrees otherwise.Most employees in Virginia are considered at-will, which means you can be fired and or…

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SENDING COMPLAINT LETTERS TO YOUR DOCTOR

SENDING COMPLAINT LETTERS TO YOUR DOCTOR 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

My Grandfather was a gifted letter writer.He once wrote a toothpaste company and told them how much he enjoyed their product. They sent him a free case of toothpaste.After a fishing incident wherein is hearing-aide ended up in the Atlantic Ocean, and Grandad was able to use it again after…

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WHEELCHAIR NOT SECURED TO BUS CAUSED INJURY

WHEELCHAIR NOT SECURED TO BUS CAUSED INJURY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I am sure you have seen the well marked vans and transport buses in your Virginia city or town that provide for wheelchair transport. Sometimes they are owned by the City, sometimes by a private company, and other times owned and operated by retirement communities, nursing homes etc. These vehicles…

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NON-COMPETE GUARANTEE

NON-COMPETE GUARANTEE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Dan and I give our opinions on the validity of non-compete agreements everyday.Clients will ask us to review, analyze and evaluate their agreements under Virginia law. Occasionally, a client will ask us to guarantee that their agreement is or is not valid.Because there is no statute on non-compete agreements, and…

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