Clyde Cancer Cluster - Tragedy in Ohio

Did Whirlpool poison an entire community

For lawyers who are interested in creating effective marketing

Here's a lawyer marketing site over at Squidoo that I have set up. Enjoy it.

What if your neighbor keeps her yard full of chickens?

Can a zoning law keep your neighbor from growing chickens in his yard?

Subway Doesn't Measure Up - So Lawyer Brings Class Action Lawsuit - How Silly

What happens if you advertise "footlong" subs and they don't measure up? You get sued for millions in a class action suit. How stupid is that?

That "Top Rated" Hospital May Be...Er....Killing You In Order to Get High Ratings

Is asking patients to grade their doctors a good idea? Great article in the recent print edition of Forbes magazine says that patient report cards are perverting the practice of medicine.

A Novel Idea for the Virginia General Assembly - Get Rid of Some Laws

Bill to limit the opening of the door of your car is stupid

Does Everyone Get Treated This Way?

Loudoun public defender who shoplifted pleads to "trespassing"

Fan Sues Buffalo Bills For Sending 6 Text Messages Instead of 5.

Lawsuit against Buffalo Bills for sending too many text messages is silly. Court documents are here.

Finding the Best Lawyer by Looking Outside Your City

To get the best lawyer for your case sometimes you have to go outside of Fairfax to a bigger city. Not all lawyers are created equal – check lawyer credentials!

What Those Best Lawyers Directories Really Mean

The only ‘best lawyers’ directories to trust are ones that require more than a listing fee to join. Don’t be swayed by irrelevant lawyer credentials!

Lawyer Ads May Cost You More in Legal Fees

The cost of lawyer ads may impact the attorney fees you pay. If a lawyer is spending too much on advertising, those expenses may trickle down to clients!

Lawyer Ads on TV and Radio are Not the Best Way to Find a Lawyer

Those lawyer ads you see on TV and hear on the radio aren’t always the best way to find a lawyer in Fairfax – you’ll need to research who you find!

New Virginia Civil Cover Sheet

Virginia Circuit Courts have a new cover sheet that must be used with new civil filings

Lawyer Credentials: What Experience Means in Lawyer Ads

Don’t let lawyer credentials fool you – combined years of experience don’t mean you’re dealing with the best lawyers! Profile page listings CAN be deceiving!

Lawyer Credentials: Professional Training after Law School

The lawyer credentials you’re looking for when hiring an attorney should include proof that he or she has kept up with training and continuing education.

Win an iPad mini - Why the Equal Pay Act is Not Your Friend - My Letter to the Washington Post

Win an iPad mini - Why the Equal Pay Act is Not Your Friend - My Letter to the Washington Post

Has Walmart Denied Your Claim for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy for Autism?

If you work for Walmart and are covered under its health benefit (insurance) plan and you have submitted claims for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for a diagnosis of autism yoru claim may have been wrongfully denied. You have a short time to sue

When is a 1/3 contingent attorney fee not really a 1/3 fee? When its really a 41% fee.

Richmond Virginia law firm charges a shocking 41% fee and tells prospective client that is "normal"

How Can I Get My Doctor's Help With My Group (ERISA) Long Term Disability Case

Well meaning health care providers often screw up a claimant's long term disability case by trying to play lawyer. There is a simple formula for success but your doctor has to pay attention.

Hanson v Google Settlement Agreement - For Real or Scam

Wow. Thousands of people got little checks from the "Hanson v Google" Settlement Fund. Is this for real?

Kids - You really should be disruptive

I've written a cute little article in this month's Ben Glass Law newsletter which implores kids to be "disruptive."

Just Saw The Galley Proofs for My New Book: Protect and Defend, Proven Strategies from America's Leading Attorneys

New book from attorney Ben Glass includes 27 chapters from leading attorneys around the country

What Every Virginia Military Wife Needs to Know About Divorce - The Complete Guide You've Been Looking For

Virginia Beach divorce attorney Charlie Hofheimer has written the guide to divorce in Virginia. His new book specifically addresses the issues of military.

What happens if you were at fault and caused your own work-related injury? Michele Lewane explains

Virginia worker's compensation attorney Michele Lewane - (804) 755-7755 - explains the rules of worker's compensation if you are the one who caused the injury

Virginia's Premier DUI attorney says Cost of First Time DUI in Virginia to Rise to $10,000

Richmond DUI attorney Bob Battle says cost of first time DUI in Virginia to rise dramatically.