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Andrea Yoak Named as 2024 Influential Women of Law
Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney Andrea Yoak has been selected to Virginia Lawyers Weekly (VLW) class of 2024 Influential Women of Law. The program awards female attorneys and judges…
Consider Special-Purpose Trusts When Facing Mental Illness or Substance Abuse
Read R. Shawn Majette’s recent article for the Special Needs Alliance on Special-Purpose Trusts.
New Yorker Article Highlights Abuses in the Guardianship System
Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse- according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker titled “How the Elderly Lose their Rights.” Court-appointed…
Understanding Tenancy: The Different Ways to Co-Own Property
When two or more individuals own property — whether it’s a condominium- a home- or a piece of land — the relationship between the owners is very important. The form…
Virginia Clean Energy Summit
Director Cliona Robb moderated the Electric Rate Design Panel at the first Virginia Clean Energy Summit, co-hosted by VA-REA alongside VAEEC, Resilient Virginia, MDV-SEIA, and Virginia-AEE, was a huge success….
Medicare Premiums to Increase Slightly in 2021
Medicare premiums are set to rise a modest amount next year, but still cut into any Social Security gains. The basic monthly premium will increase $3.90, from $144.60 a month…
Medicare is Expanding Telehealth Services During Coronavirus Pandemic
As part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government is broadly expanding coverage of Medicare telehealth services to beneficiaries and relaxing HIPAA enforcement. This will give doctors…
Governor’s Office Launches Virginia Department of Energy
~ New name for team leading Commonwealth’s transition to clean economy ~ Effective October 1, 2021, the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy is now the Virginia Department of Energy…
Jennifer Sullivan: A Lawyer on a Mission to Teach Artists How to Legally Protect Themselves and Their Work
As seen in: When I went to the Virginia Museum of Fine Art’s ARTRAGEOUS party, I had the pleasure of meeting a charming young woman named Jennifer Sullivan. Jennifer…
VBA YLD Members Recognized for Fundraising Efforts
First appearing in the Summer 2023 issue of the Virginia Bar Association Young Leaders Division (YLD)’s Opening Statement newsletter, firm associate Rachel Adams and Callie Guy of Christian & Barton…