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RUMOR MILL IS WRONG AGAIN 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

RUMOR MILL IS WRONG AGAIN

I was attending a dinner party on Saturday (a super fun one by the way) when a friend asked me about my work. He works for a locally owned company and said something to the effect of: “We have everyone sign a non-compete but I have always wondered why since they aren’t really binding.” Yummy…

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TEXAS LAX ON NURSING HOMES 150 150 Dan Frith
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TEXAS LAX ON NURSING HOMES

The title of a November 13, 2011 associated press article caught my eye – Report: Texas Lax on Nursing Home Rules.”The Dallas Morning News reported Saturday that Texas has all but stopped imposing the most severe penalties, such as revoking a home’s license and government contracts, or seeking a court-appointed overseer for nursing homes in…

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TALK SHOW HOST GETS A SURPRISE! 150 150 Dan Frith
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TALK SHOW HOST GETS A SURPRISE!

I just had to share this news report with our readers. Ted Arneault was hosting a show live on KDKA-AM (1020) when he was served papers alleging that he was in violation of the non-compete clause of his contract with a former employer. MTR Gaming Group, based in West Virginia, claims that Arneault violated his…

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SENIOR RESOURCES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

SENIOR RESOURCES

I know. Information is sometimes power.People call our office all the time asking questions: “Can the nursing home…?”“Can the doctor….?”“Do I have a right to….?” Sometimes, I can answer these questions. sometimes, you need additional resources. We were contacted by a gentlemen who writes a blog about aging wisely, and he has recently written a…

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HUGE WIN FOR VIRGINIA EMPLOYEES! 150 150 Dan Frith
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HUGE WIN FOR VIRGINIA EMPLOYEES!

Today (November 4, 2011), the Virginia Supreme Court handed down a decision which is a huge victory for the little guys…the employees in Virginia. In Home Paramount Pest Control v. Justin Shaffer, the court held that an ex-employee was not bound by the terms of his non-compete he signed with his employer. Home Paramount Pest…

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HOSPITAL DELIRIUM: WHAT IS IT? 150 150 Dan Frith
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HOSPITAL DELIRIUM: WHAT IS IT?

Hospital delirium is a brain dysfunction characterized by sudden confusion and inattention. It’s one of the most common, dangerous and costly complications of hospital stays for the elderly. A host of medications can upset brain function and trigger delirium by interfering with the neurotransmitters that communicate between nerve cells. The long list includes sedatives, sleeping…

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WHY VIRGINIA COMPANIES MAKE YOU SIGN NON-COMPETES AND NON-SOLICITATIONS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

WHY VIRGINIA COMPANIES MAKE YOU SIGN NON-COMPETES AND NON-SOLICITATIONS

Want to know why your company has non-compete agreement? I think we can learn alot from reading what corporate lawyers have to say to their clients – and here is what they have to say: “If your goal is to protect your assets, ie, your costumer base you should strongly consider a properly drafted covenant…

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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF NURSING HOMES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF NURSING HOMES

I was in a doctor’s waiting room this week and overheard at least two separate conversations about local nursing homes. One woman was sharing the story of her mother that had been in and out of at least 3 local nursing homes in the last few months. A nurse told me that she worked at…

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NON-COMPETES IN TECHNOLOGY JOBS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

NON-COMPETES IN TECHNOLOGY JOBS

I am currently reading a fascinating study on the use on non-competition agreements in technology jobs. I wrote about the study last week and the author (Dr. Matt Marx of MIT) was kind enough to share a complete copy of the study. Sadly, because of copyright laws, I am not allowed to re-post it. Notwithstanding,…

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DAN FRITH NAMED BEST MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY IN ROANOKE VIRGINIA 150 150 Dan Frith
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DAN FRITH NAMED BEST MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY IN ROANOKE VIRGINIA

I just bought my copy of the Roanoker Magazine today. Sadly, the online copy is not yet updated to reflect this year’s BEST OF – but I am proud to say my law partner Dan Frith was named the Best Malpractice Attorney in Roanoke. Not one of the best, THE BEST. Congratulations Dan. An honor…

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VIRGINIA LAW ON NON-COMPETES MAY BE CHANGING – SOMEWHAT 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

VIRGINIA LAW ON NON-COMPETES MAY BE CHANGING – SOMEWHAT

A friend of mine is one of the top appellate lawyers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Yes, I am name dropping, but he really is good. As an appellate lawyer, he takes the decisions from local courts and asks the Supreme Court of Virginia to affirm or change the lower court rulings. It is essentially…

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NON COMPETES ARE BAD FOR BUSINESS – I AGREE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

NON COMPETES ARE BAD FOR BUSINESS – I AGREE

Start by reading this article about the Impact of Non-Compete Agreements on Employees. I know you signed one a few years ago. I know this because you: 1. Live in Virginia2. Work as a consultant3. Somehow are tied to the Feds So I know you signed a non-compete. And I bet that when you signed…

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