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TOP TEN MISTAKES THAT LEAD TO EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION IN VIRGINIA #1 & #2 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

TOP TEN MISTAKES THAT LEAD TO EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION IN VIRGINIA #1 & #2

I 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 time – although since today…

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FAIRFAX VIRGINIA NON-COMPETE CASE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA NON-COMPETE CASE

I 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, exterminators, HR professionals, graphic designers,…

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WILL YOUR NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT BE VOID IF YOU ARE FIRED? THEY LOSE THE CONTRACT? BUSINESS CLOSES? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

WILL YOUR NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT BE VOID IF YOU ARE FIRED? THEY LOSE THE CONTRACT? BUSINESS CLOSES?

I 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? – Is my non-compete…

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ARBITRATION TURMOIL – I LOVE IT 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

ARBITRATION TURMOIL – I LOVE IT

Ok, 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 when it comes to…

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TWITTER = LITIGATION (Well, not always) 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

TWITTER = LITIGATION (Well, not always)

Friends: 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 own business?A…

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VIRGINIA NURSING HOME HAS PROBLEMS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

VIRGINIA NURSING HOME HAS PROBLEMS

Article 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 pressure ulcers received and left…

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VIRGINIA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

VIRGINIA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW

What is Medical Malpractice? What is Negligence? What does liability mean? What is Arbitration? These are all phrases we hear on TV, in the news, from politicians etc. If you would like a very basic summary of What Medical Malpractice is in Virginia, and what some of the issues in a medical malpractice case could…

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WHEN TO GET PROFESSIONAL HELP 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

WHEN TO GET PROFESSIONAL HELP

You go to the Doctor when you are sick. Counselor when things are stressful. Accountant when you need taxes filed. Chiropractor when you need to be re-aligned. So when do should Virginia employees seek legal help regarding their employment contracts and non-compete agreements. ANSWER: 1. Before they sign them.OR 2. When they are even thinking…

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IF ITS WRITTEN IN THE RECORDS…. 150 150 Dan Frith
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IF ITS WRITTEN IN THE RECORDS….

We assess Medical Malpractice cases by (1) speaking to our prospective clients and getting their story and (2) reviewing the medical records. Now I will admit that I have seen medical records forged before (Example – one nursing home case the nurses notes reflected they changed my client’s bandage on 1/10 and 1/12. She had…

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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS & ARBITRATION PROVISIONS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS & ARBITRATION PROVISIONS

Your employment agreement contains an Arbitration provision. What does that mean? Do you want to agree to Arbitration? Every non-compete and business litigation case is different, but yes, sometimes, arbitration agreements are not the end of the world. Want to know more about the difference between arbitration and taking an employment case to trial in…

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I WISH VIRGINIANS WOULD PLAN FOR THEIR RETIREMENT 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I WISH VIRGINIANS WOULD PLAN FOR THEIR RETIREMENT

I am not a financial advisor. I don’t really care if you have a Medicare supplement plan or even life insurance. I care about your health care – or lack there of. If Virginians were planners, I would be out of a job. Two weeks ago an attorney I know in the area called me…

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EMPLOYER EXPECTS YOU TO SIGN THE NON-COMPETE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

EMPLOYER EXPECTS YOU TO SIGN THE NON-COMPETE

Virginians, lend me your ears. Your employer EXPECTS you to sign their non-compete. Their attorneys (the folks drafting the agreements) have told them the agreements are only helpful if (1) EVERYONE SIGNS THEM and (2) THE AGREEMENTS ARE THE SAME. So, what does this mean for you when you are asked to sign one? Sadly,…

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