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Foreclosure Rights: Aug-11-2010 — Summary judgment in the Fairfax Circuit Court for clients defending a lawsuit brought by a home owner attempting to frustrate and delay foreclosure proceedings.
Super Lawyers 2010: Aug-06-2010 — Nine ThompsonMcMullan attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2010 Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Background Checks: May-28-2010 — It came up as an afterthought during a conversation the client had with his attorney. He was about to offer the position of manager of his retail store to a candidate who had a lot of “people skills,” but he wondered if he should make further inquiries into the almost-employee’s background.
Ramifications from the Repeal of the Removal Statutes: May-28-2010 — The repeal of the Removal Statutes in certain circumstances negatively affects judicial economy and fairness to the litigants.
Elder Law Talks: Apr-26-2010 — Listing of Elder Law talks and CLE presentations.
Aging in America Part 2: Apr-22-2010 — Part two of a conversation with Elder Law Attorney Shawn Majette on Dangerous Elder Law Myths. Mr. Majette explores Wills, Advanced Directives, and Power of Attorney.
Aging in America Part 1: Apr-22-2010 — Part one of a conversation with Elder Law Attorney Shawn Majette on Dangerous Elder Law Myths. Mr. Majette explores the differences between skilled and custodial care, nursing homes versus assisted living, and Medicaid and Medicare.
Judicial Nod: Apr-15-2010 — May 27, 2010, by voice vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee favorably reported your nomination to the full Senate. On April 15 President Barack Obama nominated John A. Gibney, of the ThompsonMcMullan Law Firm in Richmond, for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
New Notice Requirement for Virginia Employers with Group Health Plans: Mar-29-2010
Eight Named in Legal Elite: Nov-30-2009
Dangerous elder law myths, involving Medicaid and Medicare Broadcast: Nov-24-2009 — Dangerous elder law myths, involving Medicaid and Medicare will air on 107.3 Sunday morning around 6:30 a.m., December 13th. A follow up show with part 2 will air on December 20th. Shawn Majette is the presenter.
VIRGINIA REQUIREMENT FOR WITHHOLDING TAX BY PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES: Oct-29-2009 — In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly added § 58.1-486.2 to the Code of Virginia (the “Code”) to require pass-through entities (e.g., S corporations, partnerships, LLCs) doing business in Virginia to “pay a withholding tax.”
Strategies to Avoid Guardianship and Demystifying the Guardianship Process: Oct-20-2009
Disease and Other Forms of Dementia: Oct-20-2009 — Disease and Other Forms of Dementia: Issues and Answers for Attorneys-A CLE
Growth—Preparing Your Business for the Recovery FREE Seminar: Oct-14-2009 — Thriving companies must begin preparing for their future whether it is through acquisition of a competitor, expansion of an existing line of business or greenfield growth.
Elder Law Speaking Engagements: Oct-05-2009 — Listing of upcoming events and talks.
John Gibney recommended for Federal Judgeship: Sep-30-2009 — Sens. Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner, both Virginia Democrats, today recommended John A. Gibney of Richmond for the judicial vacancy that exists in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Advanced Seminar for GALs for Incapacitated Persons - Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia: Issues and Answers/Solutions for Attorneys: Sep-30-2009 — MCLE Credits: 4.5 Ethics Credits Included: 1.0 (GAL for Incapacitated Persons Continuing Credit Hours: 4.5)
Va Poverty Law Center guardianship program: Sep-25-2009 — 11/4-6/09 Va Poverty Law Center guardianship program, Williamsburg, Shawn Majette will speak. Registration brochure at http://www.vplc.org/2009_ascmailingbrochure.pdf
Senior Law Day: Sep-25-2009 — 10/24/2009 – Shawn Majette will speak at annual Tappahannock Senior Law Day at the Essex County General District Courthouse for the Northern Neck Bar Association http://www.rcc.vccs.edu/public/library/nnbard.htm
Special Needs Alliance: Sep-25-2009 — 10/14-18/2009 – Shawn Majette is attending the Fall meeting of the Special Needs Alliance in St. Petersburg, FL in conjunction with attendance at the annual Stetson School of Law Special Needs Trusts National Conference www.specialneedsalliance.com for SNA and for Stetson program: http://www.law.stetson.edu/tmpl/news/events/conf/internal-1-sub.aspx?id=7041
Post-Polio Support Group: Sep-25-2009 — 10/3/2009 – Shawn Majette will speak to Post-Polio Support Group’s annual Fall meeting at the Children’s Hospital www.cvppsg.org
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk: Sep-25-2009 — 10/3/2009 – Alzheimer’s Memory Walk – ThompsonMcMullan sponsor (to join our team or get information about the walk, go to www.alz.org/grva/.
“Aging and the Law” at University of Virginia: Sep-25-2009 — Shawn Majette will speak at annual law school class.
VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL LENDING LAW: Sep-25-2009 — Most of the law affecting commercial credit is statutory and is set forth in the Code of Virginia (1950).
Indian Law: Sep-23-2009 — Reprinted with permission of NALA, The Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals. The article originally appeared in the August 2008 issue of Facts & Findings, NALA’s quarterly magazine for paralegals. The article is reprinted here in its entirety. For further information, contact NALA at www.nala.org or phone (918) 587-6828.
“The Paralegal Sleuth”: Sep-23-2009 — When we think of investigators, we think of police detectives, private investigators, or, given the popularity of television shows like CSI, forensic specialists. Although litigation paralegals are unlikely to make the average person’s list of investigators at all, professional investigators recognize the unique skills paralegals bring to the process of uncovering information vital to any court case.
“The Elephant in the Crime Lab”: Sep-23-2009 — In less than a generation, breakthroughs and innovations in research and development have turned the stuff of science fiction into fact.
Dewey B. Morris and Robert R. Musick, are providing training for Licensees under the Virginia Mortgage Lending and Broker Act.: Aug-13-2009 — This training is sponsored by the Virginia Association of Mortgage Brokers. Please refer to their web site for further information.
2009 Virginia Legislative Update: Apr-28-2009 — This article contains a summary of actions taken by the 2009 session of the Virginia General Assembly pertaining to Consumer Financial Services.
John A. Gibney Jr. appointed to CLE Board: Mar-01-2009 — In March 2009 the Supreme Court of Virginia appointed Mr. Gibney to serve on the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board. This statewide body approves Continuing Legal Education programs in Virginia and makes recommendations concerning requirements for lawyers.

News Briefs

R. Shawn Majette will speak at a monthly meeting of the DC Senior Resource Group 7/6.

R. Shawn Majette will present an Inservice for Chippenham and Johnston Willis hospital Social workers and staff regarding ECO/TDO and guardianships 7/2.

R. Shawn Majette will present at mandatory Special Justice Training program for the Virginia Supreme Court – Mental Health Law Update 5/21.

R. Shawn Majette to present at Medicare CLE regarding Medicare Set Asides, implications to settlements, and Medicare’s role in workers’ compensation and liability that are impacted by the new requirements imposed by Medicare, Medicaid and SCIP Extension Act of 2007, Section 111 – new rules go into effect July 1, 2009 5/14.

R. Shawn Majette will present at the SNA Boot Camp - Reduction of Medicaid Liens in Dallas, 4/30-5/2.

Hugh Antrim, Andrea Yoak to present at the VA Guardianship annual meeting 4/27-4/29.

Andrea Yoak will participate in "Connections 2009" - A Family Resource Fair for Children and Youth with Special Needs 4/25.

Paul Izzo will present to guests of St. Mary’s Woods 4/21.

R. Shawn Majette will participate in a presentation “The Commission on Mental Health Law reform: Where Mental Health and the Judicial Process Intersect” at University of Richmond Law School to the members of the Lewis Powell Inn of Court 4/7.