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At the 2014 VTLA Convention I was honored to be elected the chairman of the Long Term Care Section.  In less than two weeks we…

On Sunday I had the pleasure of speaking to the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in Charlottesville, Virginia on Assuring Quality of Care in…

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never easy.  Last Sunday, the Richmond Times Dispatch published a guest column that eloquently describes what…

I am honored that the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys has invited me to give a presentation on assuring quality care in nursing homes…

A federal judge has indicated that flashing your headlights to warn other drivers of a speed trap is protected speech under the First Amendment.

One of the toughest decisions is placing a parent in a nursing home.  The decision is weighted by the desire to have professionals provide round…

The laws keep changing in Virginia also vary from state to state on how you can legally use your phone while driving.  Below is an…

"Pressure Sores and the Law" is an article I was invited to submit to the Journal of Legal Nurse Consultants. Published in 2012, it provides…

Under new regulations, Virginia nursing homes must carry at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and $2,100,000 in malpractice insurance to protect victims of nursing…

Under the "Fireman's Rule" a police officer, firefighter, or other public safety official can not recover damages against the person who caused the emergency unless…