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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…
Problems with Guardianship Abuse Leading to Calls for Reform
A growing problem with adult guardianship abuse is causing calls to reform the system. Vulnerable elderly can get caught in the guardianship system- being harmed and exploited by the very…
Take These Three Steps When Your Child Turns 18
If your child has reached the teenage years- you may already feel as though you are losing control of her life. This is legally true once your child reaches the…
MLB Strikes Out in Acquiring Twins.com
October—the month of seasonal changes, crunching leaves, artificial pumpkin flavoring, and, for sports fans, the October Classic. As survivors of the never-ending major league baseball regular season battle for World…
Nineteen ThompsonMcMullan Attorneys named in 2012 Legal Elite
Dec. 1, 2012 Congratulations to ThompsonMcMullan’s Nineteen Legal Elite Nineteen of ThompsonMcMullan’s attorneys have been named to Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine. Hugh Antrim in Taxes/Estates/Trusts/Elder Law Zachary Cohen…
Thomas D. “Duggan” O’Dea Joins ThompsonMcMullan
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (January 4, 2019) — ThompsonMcMullan is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas D. “Duggan” O’Dea as an associate. His practice focuses on corporate governance and general business…
Don’t Let Medicare Open Enrollment Go By Without Reassessing Your Options
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, during which you can freely enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7. Don’t let this period slip by without shopping around…
New Minimum Wage Requirements
Virginia will be raising the hourly minimum wage. Absent an unexpected and unlikely change, the new law will take effect on May 1, 2021. As originally passed by the General…
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…