Virginia used to be one of only a handful of “right to work” states — states in which employees can choose whether or not to join and financially support unions. This status contributed to the Commonwealth’s “pro-business” reputation. Virginia’s pro-business laws, minimal union presence and low cost to do business have resulted in the Commonwealth’s being…
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The road to post-surgery recovery often varies based upon the type of surgery. One thing that remains constant, however, is doctors’ recommendation to refrain from air travel for the first four weeks following any operation. According to an article in The Washington Post, during the four weeks immediately following surgery, the body’s clot forming mechanisms…
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Who could have missed the recent inspirational story about the quadruple-amputee, 26-year-old war veteran Brendan Marrocco, who underwent successful double arm transplant surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore? Marrocco was the first military veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to have survived the loss of four limbs. Although it is unlikely that…
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Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau wishes there was no such thing as a “distracted driver.” Doug has seen too many cases of injury — or even death — that are caused by a distracted driver. The busy Beltway traffic around Virginia and Maryland, longer commutes, advances in PDA and cell phone technology (and coverage) contribute…
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Many lawyers view Continuing Legal Education (CLE) as a nuisance — something they MUST do. And in fact, most lawyers only get the minimum number of CLE hours required by their state. Furthermore, most law firms do not pay for staff to attend Legal Education seminars online, and very few allow paralegals to go in…
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