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Lauren Ellerman

INSURANCE – A NECESSARY EVIL

INSURANCE – A NECESSARY EVIL 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I am not pro-insurance companies, trust me – but having health insurance in the United States is becoming increasingly important.My Mom was on a drug for MS for many years. Without insurance, it was over $300 a week! Not only did her insurance pay for it, but the insurance company…

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NON COMPETE BUY OUTS

NON COMPETE BUY OUTS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

The average attorney that represents corporations in Virginia, probably charges at LEAST $150 an hour.So in order for your ex-employer to file a Complaint to either prevent you from working elsewhere, or alleging breach of contract, you can count on at least $2000 in legal fees. Add in meetings, discussions,…

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MIXING MEDS

MIXING MEDS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

My brother is in town and first thing upon arrival, ran to the pharmacy to get some cold medicine.PLEASE FOLKS – tell your doctors if you are taking over the counter meds, supplements, vitamins etc. What if they prescribe a medication that has known problems with your fav cold medicine?…

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NON COMPETES IN TENN

NON COMPETES IN TENN 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

We practice in Virginia and West Virginia. This gentlemen does Corporate non-compete work in Tennessee….. And he is sharing his secrets!He is discussing Damages in Non-Compete cases, and how you prove the corporation has been damaged. It is a high burden, and I recommend to any employee leaving, to contact…

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MILITARY AND NON-COMPETES

MILITARY AND NON-COMPETES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Here is a very large Defense contractor, stating he doesn’t want military men and woman to be subject to non-competes, so they can come work for him.Question – do you think Blackwater will have them sign a non-compete when they get there? My guess is yes~

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GRANNY CAM CATCHES ABUSER

GRANNY CAM CATCHES ABUSER 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Dan wrote about granny cams a few days ago. Please watch this — elderly man abused in his own home, caught by granny cam!

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GREAT ARTICLE ON NON COMPETES ACROSS THE US

GREAT ARTICLE ON NON COMPETES ACROSS THE US 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Here is a firm that clearly represents Employers – but their article is great. A good reminder that every state is different and every contract will be treated individually. Read it in full hereFirm of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, Joseph Centeno and Terri Gillespie 15 October 2008I. INTRODUCTIONMany companies…

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CANCER TREATMENT – IN A PILL?

CANCER TREATMENT – IN A PILL? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Occassionaly I branch out of the normal news media and make my way to www.slate.com.Today I found this article – “Take a Chill, Pill”Why oral cancer drugs are not all they’re cracked up to be.By Jessica Wapner. Check it out – it is thoughtful and thoughtprovoking. Posted Tuesday, Oct. 21,…

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NURSING HOMES DURING HOLIDAYS

NURSING HOMES DURING HOLIDAYS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I don’t want to work on Christmas Eve or Thanksgiving – my guess is most nursing home employees don’t want to either.We see MANY mistakes and problems occur at facilities during the holidays. It could be staffing numbers; it could be employees want to be home and so they are…

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PLEASE GET ADVICE BEFORE YOU SIGN

PLEASE GET ADVICE BEFORE YOU SIGN 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

A friend recently hired a company to do extensive work on her home. The contract called for an arbitration agreement. My friend knew she didn’t want to agree to an arbitration agreement and was delighted when the contractor happily agreed to remove the provision.I would not be surpirsed at all…

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