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How Medicare and Employer Coverage Coordinate

Medicare benefits start at age 65- but many people continue working past that age- either by choice or need. It is important to understand how Medicare and employer coverage work…

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A Congressional Response to Marx v. General Revenue Corp.

The case of Marx v. General Revenue Corp. is garnering even more attention. In December of 2011, the 10th Circuit affirmed the decision of the trial court that awarded costs…

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Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules

In Virginia, in order to be eligible for Medicaid’s long term care services or Medicaid expansion, you cannot have transferred assets for less than fair market value within five years…

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A New Issue With Cannabis and Drug Testing

A federal court in Connecticut held that the refusal to hire a medical marijuana user because she tested positive on a pre-employment drug test violated state law.  Before you wonder…

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Will You Lose Medicare or Medicaid if you Leave the Nursing Home to Visit Family?

Reunions- graduations- birthdays- and holidays: Whatever the occasion- nursing home residents don’t want to miss out on family gatherings- but may be afraid that they will lose Medicare or Medicaid…

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Dual Eligibility: How Qualifying for Both Medicare and Medicaid Can Help With Costs

Qualifying for Medicare hardly means free health care — there are still premiums and deductibles. However, people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (called “dual eligibility”) receive help paying…

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Women’s History Month 2022

March is Women’s History Month and this year’s theme is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” to both honor the efforts of caregivers and frontline workers during the pandemic and recognize the…

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21 ThompsonMcMullan Attorneys named to Virginia Business Magazine’s 2015 Legal Elite

Virginia Business Magazine released their 16th annual list of “Legal Elite” today, and we are pleased to announce that 21 ThompsonMcMullan attorneys were recognized on the list. Nominations were open to all…

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General Discovery Objections Do Not Pass Muster in Federal Court

In a recent opinion, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Richmond Division) reiterated that the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide for liberal discovery and…

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26 Attorneys Named to Virginia Business Magazine’s 2020 “Legal Elite”

Virginia Business Magazine released their 21st annual list of “Legal Elite” today, and we are pleased to announce that 26 ThompsonMcMullan attorneys were recognized on the list. Begun in 2000…