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Elder Law Basics CLE
Carolyn White co-taught CLE sponsored by Virginia CLE on Elder Law Basics. This class was geared for other lawyers to expand or refresh their knowledge of this fast-growing field of…
What You Need to Know to Represent Small Businesses
Attorney Adam Nelson is speaking on a panel for the Richmond Law & Business Forum at University of Richmond School of Law. The discussion will cover the unique legal needs…
Advance Medical Directives? Now There’s an App for That
An advance medical directive gives instructions on the kind of medical care you would like to receive should you become unable to express your wishes yourself, and it often designates…
VA Eliminates Net Worth Requirement for Health Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated the way it determines eligibility for VA health care benefits- making it easier for many veterans to get access to the benefits….
Probate Avoidance Planning Webinar
Estate attorney Rebecca Bowen has partnered with Godsey & Gibb, a local wealth management firm, to host a webinar on questions surrounding Probate Avoidance Planning. The information covered will include:…
Clarification on the Statute of Limitations for Conditions of Confinement Cases
The Supreme Court of Virginia has recently addressed and clarified the application of Va. Code § 8.01-243.2, which provides: No person confined in a state or local correctional facility shall…
10 ThompsonMcMullan Attorneys Elected to the 2013 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 7 Elected to the 2013 Virginia Rising Stars
We are pleased to announce that 10 ThompsonMcMullan lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the Thomson Reuters 2013 Virginia Super Lawyers list: Hugh T. Antrim – Estate and Probate…
Are Debt Collectors Responsible for the Actions of their Outside Counsel?
Debt collectors who are subject to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (the “FDCPA”) should become very familiar with the term “vicarious liability”. Vicarious liability is defined generally as the…
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits covered employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sex. These days, everyone understands that. A critical question for…
Substantial Changes to Virginia Employment Laws
On July 1, 2020, several pieces of legislation that significantly change the Virginia employment law landscape went into effect. These laws are generally employee friendly. Increased Discrimination Protections Discrimination on the…