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UGH. WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE / LAW ISN’T FAIR 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

UGH. WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE / LAW ISN’T FAIR

Guess what readers? Life isn’t fair. Sometimes, the justice system does not bring about justice. These are harsh truths we must all accept as adults. Do you think it fair that someone can file a lawsuit, accuse you of all of these business torts, not be able to prove them and you still have to…

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WHAT IS THE JOB OF THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT A VA NURSING HOME 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

WHAT IS THE JOB OF THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT A VA NURSING HOME

Ok, this should not be shocking news to anyone. Nursing homes in Virginia have physician(s) who comes in and serve as the Medical director of each nursing home facility. Under Virginia law, (12VAC5-371-230) the following is required:  A. Each nursing facility shall have a written agreement with one or more physicians licensed by the Virginia Board…

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PLASTIC SURGERY ENDS IN TRAGEDY 150 150 Dan Frith
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PLASTIC SURGERY ENDS IN TRAGEDY

This case report comes from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Maritess Lopez, age 36, underwent a five hour operation at the offices of Dr. Matthew Galumbeck. The procedure included a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and liposuction and was performed under intravenous sedation at the doctor’s office. Lopez was discharged home less than one hour after her surgery.…

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STANDING UP FOR SENIORS 150 150 Dan Frith
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STANDING UP FOR SENIORS

I know you have heard the comments and criticisms, “there are too many lawsuits filed in America”…”all trial lawyers are ambulance chasers”…and on and on and on. Maybe you have made some of those comments yourself. I am a trial lawyer and damn proud of it. I think we make a difference in the lives…

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GREAT SOURCE FOR INFORMATION ON NURSING HOMES! 150 150 Dan Frith
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GREAT SOURCE FOR INFORMATION ON NURSING HOMES!

Looking for a good nursing home in your locale? Want to know the overall condition of the other residents at the nursing home in order to select the appropriate facility for your loved one? Your search just got easier! National Public Radio (NPR) has created a database of every nursing home in all 50 states.…

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GREAT NEW NURSING HOME SELECTION / INFORMATION RESOURCE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

GREAT NEW NURSING HOME SELECTION / INFORMATION RESOURCE

Just this week I wrote a blog about choosing a nursing home in Virginia and doing online research on Medicare’s website. Today, a colleague introduced me to a great new resource which allows users to compare nursing homes and the level of care required by patients, with great ease. Check out NPR (national public radio’s)…

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ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS

Employees. Lend me your ears. Don’t sign a contract with an arbitration clause until you know what it means… Here is a primer on arbitration clauses in Virginia. Read up!

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ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS

Today the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing a case about consumer contracts and specifically, arbitration agreements. Dan and I have written about arbitration agreements at length in both the employment and health care context. Here is an article about nursing homes and arbitration. Here is another article about employment contracts and arbitration…

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HOW TO GET A COPY OF YOUR NON-COMPETE / EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (reprise) 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

HOW TO GET A COPY OF YOUR NON-COMPETE / EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (reprise)

I have written on this topic a few times before… Here is a post from May 2010 about the issue: HOW TO GET A COPY OF YOUR NON-COMPETE (reprise) In that post I provide some general information on how to get a copy, but I have a new plan or theory. It is about to…

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BEST NURSING HOMES IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

BEST NURSING HOMES IN VIRGINIA

Someone typed those words into goggle the other day….. And what did they find? Not much I fear. There is no list of nursing homes published with the best records. Nor is there a list of facilities with the healthiest or happiest residents and fewest accidents. Nursing home are much like any other consumer business.…

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HOW TO PAY FOR NURSING HOMES / ASSISTED LIVING & LONG TERM CARE IN VIRGINIA 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

HOW TO PAY FOR NURSING HOMES / ASSISTED LIVING & LONG TERM CARE IN VIRGINIA

Sometimes Dan and I write to point out issues that need solving in Virginia’s long term care industry. Sometimes Dan and I write to tell stories about elder abuse and neglect.Sometimes we write just to share relevant information about medical and long term care issues. Today I am writing to share some relevant information about…

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VIRGINIANS – BE GLAD YOU DON’T LIVE IN GEORGIA 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

VIRGINIANS – BE GLAD YOU DON’T LIVE IN GEORGIA

For some unknown reason that makes like absolutely no sense to me, the voters in Georgia yesterday, said yes to Amendment 1, which gives Georgia companies greater power to enforce non-compete agreements. Now, thanks to the fine electorate of the State, the following is possible: You sign a non-compete. It is ridiculous. You leave. You get…

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