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Why You Should Use a Lawyer for Medicaid Planning

Many seniors and their families don’t use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid- often because they’re afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save…

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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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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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Is it Time to Update My Will and Power of Attorney?

Creating your estate planning documents the first time can be intimidating. Who wants to focus that hard on the possibility of becoming sick, or on their final days? Once the…

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A Modest Social Security Increase for 2021

The Social Security Administration has announced a 1.3 percent rise in benefits in 2021, an increase even smaller than last year’s. Cost-of-living increases are tied to the consumer price index,…

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Fourth Circuit Strikes Ruling on Bivens Expansion

The Fourth Circuit recently struck down the Eastern District of Virginia’s decision to expand the list of private causes of action against federal officials implied under 42 U.S.C. § 1983,…

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Cost Shifting in FDCPA Lawsuits

A case that is currently before the United States Supreme Court may have a tremendous effect on FDCPA litigation nationwide.  The case addresses the issue of cost shifting in a…

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Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Discriminate Against Wheelchair Users

A lawsuit in New York state highlights an issue with some assisted living facilities: No wheelchairs allowed. The lawsuit claims that state regulations and facility policies discriminate against residents and…

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22 Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s 2019 “Legal Elite”

Virginia Business Magazine released their 20th annual list of “Legal Elite” today, and we are pleased to announce that 22 ThompsonMcMullan attorneys were recognized on the list. Begun in 2000…

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6 Things to Ask Before Agreeing to Be a Trustee

Being asked to serve as the trustee of the trust of a family member is a great honor. It means that the family member trusts your judgment and is willing…