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Lauren Ellerman

WHY THE PHARMECEUTICAL LOBBY IS A PROBLEM
WHY THE PHARMECEUTICAL LOBBY IS A PROBLEM 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

My local paper this morning had the following headline: Area doctors paid by Eli LillySeveral Roanoke health care providers have received payments from the drug maker this year.By Sarah Bruyn JonesIt’s no big deal that local docs accepted $60,562.50 in the first three months of the year, is it?Well, Eli…

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VALUE OF YOUR BOOK OF BUSINESS
VALUE OF YOUR BOOK OF BUSINESS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Some professionals call their client list a “book of business.” A law firm, accounting firm, skilled workers like plumbers and electricians, have loyal customers. These customers may follow this professional wherever they go.We often see in our non compete work, that an employee is hired away from company #1, and…

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GREAT MEDICAL BLOGS
GREAT MEDICAL BLOGS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Want to join the conversation about medical issues in the United States? Best way to do that is to stay connected.I recommend the following sites to stay up to date:http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/http://www.codeblog.com/Enjoy these… and stay tuned.

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COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF LITIGATION
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF LITIGATION 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I realize most of our clients don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on having a business contract reviewed, before or after they sign it.Nor do they want to get legal help when they leave a job.I do however, believe in an ounce of caution.If you have the contract reviewed,…

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ED VA CASE NON-SOLICITATION CLAUSE
ED VA CASE NON-SOLICITATION CLAUSE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

In this week’s VA. Lawyer’s Weekly is a blurb about a case in Norfolk’s federal court. Bank of America asked the court to enjoin – stop ex-employees from contacting clients when they left BOA.The Court held there simply wasn’t sufficient proof that the employees had solicited any old clients. In…

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TRADE SECRET CASE LEADS TO BANKRUPTCY
TRADE SECRET CASE LEADS TO BANKRUPTCY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Trade Secret Claims are serious.Just how serious? Read this article about a successful Roanoke Virginia company – who recently had a California Court order they pay over $30 million dollars for a trade secret case.“Roanoke-based Luna Innovations Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this morning in the U.S. Bankruptcy…

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VIRGINIA BUSINESS ATTORNEY
VIRGINIA BUSINESS ATTORNEY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I was born and raised by an entrepreneur. What does that really mean? It means my entire life I have thought about “owning my own business.” I don’t think I am alone in this crazy dream.According to Entrepeneur Magazine, -68% of business students are interested in owning their own business.…

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VIRGINIA ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
VIRGINIA ELDER LAW ATTORNEY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Is that a phrase you have heard? “Elder law” attorney? I often get calls from very nice people who have been told they need an elder law attorney.They ask – “Lauren, do you do Elder law?”My response is most often – “well, sort of, what do you need? There are…

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FROM BAD TO WORSE – ASSISTED LIVING TO NO ASSISTANCE
FROM BAD TO WORSE – ASSISTED LIVING TO NO ASSISTANCE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

POP QUIZ:1. Your loved one lives in an assisted living facility in Virginia. That facility is:(a) a health care provider;(b) has a duty to provide medical care to your loved one;(c) none of the above.2. Your loved one’s facility sends you a letter that says they will provide the same…

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DO YOU HAVE A NON-COMPETE?
DO YOU HAVE A NON-COMPETE? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman
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