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What Goes Where? Appellate Jurisdiction in 2022
Since the General Assembly expanded appellate jurisdiction in Virginia earlier this year, questions have abounded for lawyers across the Commonwealth. First among these: Which court hears appeals of disputes between…
Legal Documents for Life Planning
Carolyn White presented on Legal Documents for Life Planning, a training session for the members of the Virginia Quality of Care Consumer Advisory Committee.
COVID-19, the ADA and the EEOC’s Position
I have had several questions about COVID-19 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s position on the matter. Below are some basic answers for your consideration. First, employers may take the…
Things to Remember at Tax Time
April 15th is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T’s and dotting I’s in preparation for paying taxes. As tax time draws near- you want to make…
More Protections in Actions Brought by DMAS
Senate Bill 944 was passed and signed into law by Governor McDonnell on March 20, 2013. This bill has the potential to be quite powerful for home health care providers,…
Are Trusts Still Useful If the Estate Tax Is Repealed?
With Republicans in control of Congress and the presidency- there is talk of eliminating the federal estate tax. In 2017 the tax affects only estates over $5.49 million- meaning that for…
Ruby Appointed to Clients’ Protection Fund Board
ThompsonMcMullan David Ruby’s appointment to the Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection Fund Board for a three year term (2012-2015). The Board investigates claims and makes monetary awards to persons who…
Proposed Regulations Under SECURE Act: How Beneficiaries May be Impacted
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the “SECURE Act”) made significant changes to the required minimum distributions rules related to certain tax-deferred retirement accounts after…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day dedicated to providing a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons and adults with disabilities. First recognized…
Retiring Abroad with a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy
As more people consider retiring abroad- questions arise about how an overseas retirement will affect long-term care insurance benefits. If you are planning to relocate out of the country and…