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Lubbock business news includes openings, Metro Tower, gelato
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Lubbock business news includes openings, Metro Tower, gelato

Hello AJ readers! This week, we served a sweet story on a family’s upcoming business, which will include gelato. D’lish hopes to open in December, but allowed us a look behind the scenes of how the shop began, and what they will sell. “I’m just excited to see it all come together,” said Amy Hayes, owner. “I want everyone to try this out.” Related:D’lish: Lubbock family continues sweet traditions with upcoming gelato shop We also got an in-depth look at what is going on in Metro Tower and the history behind the tallest building in Lubbock. It has had two…
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How to Choose: Will v. Trust
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How to Choose: Will v. Trust

Depending on your situation, assets, stage in life and more, you might need a trust, a will, or both. We can help explain the differences between the documents. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Wills and trusts are very different estate planning documents and either can be the right choice, depending on your circumstances. While they both provide instructions for distributing assets following death, a trust is generally a much more detailed document. One of the main…
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Are You Protected Against Cyberattacks?
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Are You Protected Against Cyberattacks?

During the height of the COVID-19 panic, hospitals and healthcare entities were constantly being warned of the possibility of cyberattacks. While many were warned, cyberattacks against healthcare entities continue and many entities are not as well prepared as other industries.We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here).While in the past, the focus of cyber security has been on preventing data breaches, cybercriminals have largely shifted to locking down healthcare systems with ransomware. With this shift in action,…
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Franklin Memorial operating room expansion moves to next phase
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Franklin Memorial operating room expansion moves to next phase

The two new operating rooms at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount are twice the size of the old ones.Molly Hunter ROCKY MOUNT — Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital recently wrapped up renovations for the first part of a three-phase expansion.Overall, the expansion is expected to cost $15 million.“The expanded space … will provide for more services, more types of surgeries to come into our area. For example, we will be offering hand surgery, increased podiatry, increased OB-GYN surgeries, we’ll be increasing the general surgery population,” Carl Cline, vice president and hospital administrator for…
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How To Protect Your Practice from a Whistleblower Lawsuit
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How To Protect Your Practice from a Whistleblower Lawsuit

When a whistleblower suit is brought against a company or practice, there were usually many warnings that were ignored or not dealt with appropriately. Many times, wrongdoings are brought to light internally first. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Often, the employee who becomes the whistleblower tried to raise the issue internally before going outside the company. There are also fears of retaliation by many whistleblowers. Fear of retaliation can lead an employee to report wrongdoings to…
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5 big stories you may not have seen in the AJ last week
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5 big stories you may not have seen in the AJ last week

Hey guys! Happy Mondays! We’re hoping to help you start off the new week informed by looking back at some of the biggest news you may have missed. Last week, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal shared 128 articles in print and across our website, and we understand that some of our best work can easily slip by our readers. Covering everything from the Texas Tech’s homecoming win and the UIL Region 16 marching band contest to horse and burro adoptions, the AJ told a lot of big stories. We get it! It’s hard to read them all — but we want to…
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Top 5 Reasons You Need an Estate Plan Today
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Top 5 Reasons You Need an Estate Plan Today

We know that estate plans can often get put on the back-burner. Many of our clients come in and let us know they have been intending to prepare an estate plan for years. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). While it can be easy to delay, you should consider meeting with an estate planning attorney sooner than later. Why?It protects your family. Estate planning is an act of love to your family. It helps prevent them…
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Fox Business Network celebrates 15th anniversary by ringing iconic Nasdaq opening bell
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Fox Business Network celebrates 15th anniversary by ringing iconic Nasdaq opening bell

Fox Business Network President Lauren Petterson and the network’s stars celebrated FBN’s 15th anniversary by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell on Friday morning. The jubilant team rang the iconic bell at 9:30 am ET to kick off the market 15 years after FBN offered a bold new way to consume business news in America. Petterson was joined by Fox Business stars Maria Bartiromo, Stuart Varney, Dagen McDowell, Charles Payne, Larry Kudlow, Liz Claman, Elizabeth MacDonald, Lisa “Kennedy” Montgonery, David Asman and Lauren Simonetti. Varney appeared to do his version of the royal wave, while others clapped and waved as trading…
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