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SORRY – PROTECTION FROM TESTIFYING 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

SORRY – PROTECTION FROM TESTIFYING

Dan wrote an article yesterday on the last minute Bush Administration change that made nursing home federal investigators “employees” such that they cannot testify in civil suits. Think Dan was making it up? Watch this .msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;} .msnbcLinks a {text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom:…

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BUSH ADMINISTRATION MAKES IT HARDER FOR VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

BUSH ADMINISTRATION MAKES IT HARDER FOR VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE

No…the title of this post is not an over statement! The Bush administration shut off a source of information last fall about abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities that people suing nursing homes consider crucial to their cases. The change, which affects the $144 billion nursing-home industry, was enacted with no public notice or…

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DO LAYOFFS AFFECT NON-COMPETE CONTRACTS? 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

DO LAYOFFS AFFECT NON-COMPETE CONTRACTS?

In this time of economic hardships a day doesn’t go by without seeing a news report about a local business laying off some of its workers due to financial hardships….and I think the economy is going to get worse before it gets better. What happens under Virginia law if you have signed a noncompete contract…

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ORENCIA – the RA DRUG ADVERTISED DURING THE OSCARS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

ORENCIA – the RA DRUG ADVERTISED DURING THE OSCARS

I am tired this morning – for one reason. I stayed up to watch the OSCARS. For an East Coast girl on a Sunday night, this requires dedication. I cheered for my favorite movies, actors etc – and over the course of the evening, I became obsessed with something not connected to the show… The…

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DOCTORS DEMAND SILENCE! 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

DOCTORS DEMAND SILENCE!

If this story wasn’t so disturbing it would be funny! Nationwide, about 2,000 doctors have joined Medical Justice, a Greensboro, North Carolina company that provides the forms to patients, who by signing, essentially agree to forego their right to post negative comments about doctors on the Internet. Medical Justice founder, neurosurgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Segal, founded…

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WHAT ARE LAWYERS TELLING EMPLOYERS? 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

WHAT ARE LAWYERS TELLING EMPLOYERS?

It is often important to know what your opponent is thinking…and what advice they are receiving. I ran across an interesting article written by an attorney who represents employers and businesses in noncompete and nonsolicitation disputes. There is even a great discussion about how employers can protect the disclosure of confidential business information. In my…

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BLOOD THINNERS – A WORLD OF PROBLEMS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

BLOOD THINNERS – A WORLD OF PROBLEMS

We had a case last year where a woman went to a Nursing / Rehab facility after a Knee Replacement for rehab. Of course, her orthopedic surgeon felt that Blood thinners would be a good idea to prevent problems such as clots while she underwent therapy. When the woman arrived at the nursing home, the…

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DEADLY SURGERIES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

DEADLY SURGERIES

Wow – opened today’s Wall Street Journal and read a scary article about horrific surgical incidents. What do I mean? Well – imagine sparks from surgical tools starting a fire that consumes gowns, drapes and beds within seconds. Sounds like a terrible movie – but apparently it does occur. How much? Well that no one…

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DANVILLE – MARTINSVILLE AREA NURSING HOME SEMINAR 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

DANVILLE – MARTINSVILLE AREA NURSING HOME SEMINAR

My law firm, along with Dr. Gary Oberlender, a board certified geriatric specialist, is happy to announce a free seminar in Danville, Virginia on February 26. MEDICAL LEGAL SEMINAR – IMPORTANT NURSING HOME ISSUES:Open to the publicFebruary 26, 2009 5:30 – 7:00 PMInstitute Conference Center, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville VA The topics to be discussed…

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NON COMPETE FORM 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

NON COMPETE FORM

Here is a secret. Attorneys sometimes use forms when drafting documents, agreements etc. This of course is frowned upon greatly but it happens. I looked at one of our “form” sources today to see what was being provided in the way of non-compete agreements. Employee shall not compete, directly or indirectly, with Employer which renders…

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SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES IN ROANOKE 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES IN ROANOKE

We do serious personal injury Work as well as Med Mal and Nursing Home Abuse. These are often very complicated. I used to think car accidents were simple – (1) someone else at fault; (2) you make a claim with their insurance company and (3) they pay you for your bills and property damage. Sadly,…

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DEMENTIA SEMINAR NEXT WEEK IN DANVILLE, VA 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

DEMENTIA SEMINAR NEXT WEEK IN DANVILLE, VA

Open to the public – MEDICAL LEGAL SEMINAR February 26, 20095:30 – 7:30pm Institute Conference Center, Danville VA WANT TO ATTEND A FREE MEDICAL LEGAL SEMINAR – WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW BEFORE PLACING A LOVED ONE IN A NURSING HOME? Diagnosing Dementia in Seniors – and Decision Making Capacity Presentation by board certified geriatric physician…

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