Virginia Non-Compete Law Blog: FREE BOOK ON VIRGINIA NON-C0MPETE LAW
read moreThe law in every state is different.That is why attorneys are licensed in individual states, presumably, they know the laws of that state and are prepared to advise clients on that state’s unique laws.Employment contracts are no different.You may work in Tennessee for a North Carolina Company. Or maybe, you…
read moreOur firm gets a local weekly newspaper called BLUE RIDGE BUSINESS JOURNAL. In September, an article (OP-ED Actually) was written about caregivers and how sometimes it is better for everyone to place that loved one in a facility rather than going through the struggle of providing care to an elderly…
read moreWhen in life do you get help for free? Almost never. But today, you do get help for free.Dan Frith has written a book on How to Beat your Virginia Non-compete. Now, when Dan wrote the book, he was assuming many clients may end up in litigation. I spend many…
read moreI am not Leno or Letterman; I am much younger and shorter than either of these guys. But I like top ten lists and want to help Virginia employees to avoid expensive litigation, so here is the TOP TEN MISTAKES VIRGINIA EMPLOYEES MAKE THAT LEAD TO LITIGATION (one at a…
read moreI am often asked – what professions are being asked to sign non-compete agreements?My answer is often – ALL OF THEM BUT LAWYERS because we know how bad they are… We have seen and or represented the following persons in non-compete agreements: Forester’s, Recruiters, IT/ Computer folks, commercial contractors, plumbers,…
read moreI love Google analytics. I can tell what questions people need answered when they end up on our website (don’t worry – I can’t tell who you are, simply what you are asking).In the last few weeks people have wondered – Is my non-compete agreement void if I am fired?…
read moreOk, I am not contradicting myself or at least I don’t think I am. In employment cases (my other area of practice) I do not hate arbitration agreements. Sometimes, you can get a fair result, cheaper and quicker when you have two equal parties agreeing to avoid the Court system.BUT…
read moreFriends:I have blogged about this before.Deposition for Non-compete breach of contract case (Employer seeking $300,000 in damages from my client)Q from Attorney: Mr. Smith – when did you leave my client’s company?A from client: Dec. 12, 2007.Q from Attorney: Mr. Smith – when did you first decide to start your…
read moreArticle in the Va Pilot this past weekend about a Williamsburg Nursing home and multiple lawsuits. Ruxton Health of Williamsburg is facing multiple lawsuits at present and is currently being investigated by the Virginia Department of Health for alleged neglect. This latest lawsuit alleges Ms. Lorina Wiggins died from infected…
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