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DRUG PUSHERS – NO WAIT, I MEAN DOCTORS
DRUG PUSHERS – NO WAIT, I MEAN DOCTORS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I many friends in the medical community who I would and do trust with my life. So I wonder, how many times a day are they told by non-physicians, how to treat their patients?Case in point: Today’s Wall Street Journal reports that CVS (yes the pharmacy), with the financial support…

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MEDICARE PART D – INSIGHT!
MEDICARE PART D – INSIGHT! 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

In Today’s Roanoke Times is a well written, and reasoned op-ed piece about MEDICARE D. You remember the promises, right? Medicare Part D will be a purchased supplement for our needy Seniors.The Author discusses some needed revisions to the plan, and our role as citizens to become involved and lobby…

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FRITH LAW FIRM ON SQUIDOO
FRITH LAW FIRM ON SQUIDOO 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

We are so hip around hereCheck us out!http://www.squidoo.com/VIRGINIA-EMPLOYMENT-LAW–NON-COMPETES-Check out our new SQUIDOO PAGE

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STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS DURING A RECESSION (and beating your Non-compete!)
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS DURING A RECESSION (and beating your Non-compete!) 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Unless you take the Thoreau approach, you have probably noticed the United States economy is either in or headed toward a recession.Amazingly, some folks say this is a great time to start your own business. Now while I fear many will do this because they are being laid off, there…

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DEPRESSION IN ELDERLY
DEPRESSION IN ELDERLY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I know that many American families have seen this pattern: 1. Loved one requires more care than family can give and loved one enters assisted living facility or nursing home.2. Loved one is not adjusting well and within months, is diagnosed with depression.3. Loved one is given “anti-depressants” to “help”…

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PRECRIPTION DRUGS – I told you so!
PRECRIPTION DRUGS – I told you so! 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I know, who wants to read the blog of a bragger… But it’s true. We warned you! We told you that folks needed to be extra diligent when it came to their medication.MSNBC Health is reporting today “When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart”A well-informed consumer will be a…

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EVEN BIG GUNS HAVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
EVEN BIG GUNS HAVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

In yesterday’s online Washington Post was an interesting article about Apple ‘s iPod Chief who recently left Apple. The article by Robert Andrews, published on macoNews.net discusses Tony Fadell, SVP of Apple’s iPod division departure from Apple. “He is leaving for personal reasons and will be replaced this month by…

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CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST NURSING HOME
CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST NURSING HOME 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I have received calls before, where potential clients ask if they can join a class action suit against a nursing home.I often explain that we evaluate every case on its merits and don’t file federal class action claims, etc.BUT it looks like a few chain facilities are faced with both…

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WHY DOES YOUR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT HAVE AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE
WHY DOES YOUR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT HAVE AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I doubt anyone has ever read the contract when purchasing a cell phone. If you have read your cell phone contract, you know there is an arbitration clause in the agreement which states that if you have any legal right against the cell phone company, you waive your right to…

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IMPORTANCE OF INSURANCE REFLECTED LOCALLY
IMPORTANCE OF INSURANCE REFLECTED LOCALLY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This week I wrote about the importance of insurance. In our small City, Roanoke, there is a coalition for responsible health care trying to protect the public from increased health care prices set by a large local hospital system.In today’s paper is an article on the Coaltion. Roanoke Times reporter…

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