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THE LIFE CYCLE OF A NON-COMPETE
THE LIFE CYCLE OF A NON-COMPETE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Do you recall in 7th grade biology (Life Science) class you learned about the life span of a mosquito or some other annoying instinct. There was a video (at least in my 7th grade) where you watched the fly hatch, become larva, reproduce and die quickly. Usually it only took…

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SECRET TO AVOIDING NON-COMPETE LITIGATION IN VIRGINIA
SECRET TO AVOIDING NON-COMPETE LITIGATION IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

1. Don’t sign a non-compete ok – too late for that one?2. Don’t work for a jerk / ego-maniac. also too late, eh?3. Don’t leave on bad terms. yikes – 0 for 3 are you? Sounds like Syracuse’s free throws this week.Lets re-phrase the question from how to avoid litigation,…

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FALL PREVENTION IN HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES
FALL PREVENTION IN HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I get a newsletter from a group called SeniorAdvice.com.Today they had an article on Fall Prevention, and gave the following tips to preventing falls in elderly persons (I have deleted a few so this is not the complete list)You can ask your doctor to perform a bone mineral density test…

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SEVERANCE PACKAGE —- SHOULD YOU SIGN?
SEVERANCE PACKAGE —- SHOULD YOU SIGN? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

The following are true statements about Severance agreements and employment separation agreements in Virginial:there is no law that says you must be offered a severance agreementyou only have a right to one if you have a contract that states you are entitled to an agreementmost severance agreements contain RELEASES wherein…

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HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM
HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I stumbled upon a very interesting group today, Health Care Without Harm – www.noharm.orgNow, what do you think this group’s mission is:1. Patient safety (working toward reduction in medication errors, malpractice etc)2. Environmentally responsible health care3. Insurance company advocacy (to promote coverage)4. Advocacy for health care workers to take better…

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WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE A NON-COMPETE or EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE A NON-COMPETE or EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Q: If you didn’t sign a non-compete agreement, you are free to compete in any way you want right?A: Nope, not really.Q: You can use any information you have and start a new business?A: Wrong.Q: You can solicit old clients if you didn’t agree to do otherwise, right?A: Maybe Wrong.Under…

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GREAT ADVICE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS
GREAT ADVICE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Are you in wealth management or financial services?Are you sick of hearing what I have to say about risks and employment litigation?Then read another take – Smooth Move. Switching Firms? Consider Your Legal Risks First by Attorney Caitlin Piccarello.She clearly knows what she is talking about, and after all, its…

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ARE CLIENT LISTS SECRET UNDER VIRGINIA LAW?
ARE CLIENT LISTS SECRET UNDER VIRGINIA LAW? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Once upon a time, Fred decided he wanted to be his own boss. Fred told his current company, Flintstone manufacturing, he was going to quit. On Fred’s last day of work, he copied Flintstone’s client lists, packed his rock brief case, and scooted home for the weekend.Come Monday morning, Fred…

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RESIDENT ON RESIDENT ASSAULTS
RESIDENT ON RESIDENT ASSAULTS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

It is shocking to hear, but resident on resident assaults in long term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, independent living) are frequent occurrences.Consider, where else do you have strangers, with physical, mental and psychiatric problems, on a myriad of different medications with side effects, living under the same…

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FORGOT YOU HAD A NON-COMPETE?
FORGOT YOU HAD A NON-COMPETE? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Sadly, not remembering you signed a contract, is not a defense to the contract.I mean it. You are bound by the terms whether you recall signing it or not. I know many clients who take new jobs only to receive letters threatening lawsuits. (I like to call these nasty grams)You…

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