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Saying Medicaid Estate Recovery Keeps Families in Poverty, Advocacy Groups Call for Abolishing It

To qualify for Medicaid coverage of long-term care, you must satisfy very complicated financial eligibility rules—rules that often can be traps for the unwary. One of the most significant traps…

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John O’Herron to present at VADA Spring Sections Seminar

The Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA) is hosting its annual Spring Sections Seminar in Charlottesville, VA May 4-6, 2022. The seminar will consist of special litigation sections training with…

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Federal District Court Finds General Allegations of Fraud, Duress, and Overreaching Insufficient to Invalidate Contract Dispute Resolution Provisions

Dispute resolution provisions, such as forum-selection clauses, arbitration clauses, and choice-of-law clauses, are commonly included in modern business and employment contracts.   A recent opinion in Zaklit v. Global Linguist Solutions,…

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Representing Nonprofit Organizations – A Practical Overview

Zac Cohen presented at the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation Triage Training.

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The Trump Administration Allows States to Choose Medicaid Block Grants

The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to allow states the option to cap Medicaid spending using block grants. While this change does not directly affect nursing home residents on…

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Cell Phones and the NLRB

With the prevalence of cell phones today, many companies attempt to manage employee time spent on personal mobile devices. At the same time, there are legal limits on what employers…

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5 Tips on Deciding Whether to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance

One of the most difficult decisions in long-term care planning is whether to purchase long-term care insurance (LTCI) and which of the wide variety of products to purchase. On the…

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Frances Caruso Joins Thompson McMullan

ThompsonMcMullan is pleased to announce the addition of Frances Caruso as an associate. She will be focused on litigation of all types, including insurance defense and commercial litigation. Frances joins ThompsonMcMullan after serving…

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Receiving an Inheritance While on Medicaid

For most people, receiving an inheritance is something good, but for a nursing home resident on Medicaid, an inheritance may be a mixed blessing. Most Medicaid categories, but not all,…

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What Is Discovery, and Why Is It Important in Civil Litigation?

Discovery is a crucial component of civil litigation, as it aids both parties in getting the information they need to help resolve their disputes. The discovery process involves gathering evidence…