Ralph Whitt – Thirty Years; Still Going Strong!
We are proud to announce that 2011 marks Ralph’s thirtieth year of practicing law in Virginia. “I can’t believe it’s thirty years, it only feels like twenty-nine,” joked Ralph when recently revisiting some of the memorable times of his career. We are sure that there will be many more to come, as Ralph continues on with the same spirit, ethic and experience that has served him so well over the course of his distinguished tenure. What a long, strange trip, indeed!
Whitt & Del Bueno Welcome Corey R. Pollard As New Associate
Whitt & Del Bueno is pleased to announce that Corey R. Pollard joined the firm effective July 19, 2010. You can learn about Corey’s background by reviewing the About the Firm page on our website. We are pleased to have Corey as part of our team!
Michael Del Bueno Co-Founds Small Business Task Force
Michael Del Bueno is one of the co-founders of the newly formed Innsbrook Small Business Task Force which is designed to help community businesses survive the challenges of the current economy. To learn more click on Small Business Task Force.
Guest Speaker At July Workers’ Compensation Seminar
Michael Del Bueno to speak at the Workers’ Compensation Seminar by Lorman Education Services in July 2010 in Richmond, Virginia. We will provide more information about this seminar in 2010.
Oral Arguments Status
Whitt and Del Bueno arguments before Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission on claims involving Certification Issue and Duty to Market.
Certification Issue:
Possible conflict between the Rules of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Virginia Code Section on certification of award in regard to filed employer’s applications for hearing. Oral argument took place on September 28, 2009 and opinion is pending from the full Commission.
Duty To Market Issue:
Question of marketing to supplement work hours when variance exists between pre-injury full-time work and post-injury part-time light duty work. Oral argument is scheduled for January 7, 2010. See related article on previous cases and results with same issue.
To Market or Not to Market.