JawLaw Podcast
JawLaw Podcast
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Practice Mergers and Patient Chart Acquisitions
We are seeing increased activity in practice mergers and patient chart acquisitions. In this episode we explore the difference, and common pitfalls to avoid. Practice Mergers and Patient Chart Acquisitions    Read More
Designated Parking
More than you ever wanted to know about how common (or uncommon) reserved parking is in leasing, and how best to obtain it.    Designated Parking   Read More
5 HR Issues
In this episode we select and share 5 HR observations from years of fielding human resource calls from dental offices. 5 HR Issues   Read More
Too Many Podcasts
There are so many dental podcasts, but are there too many? In this episode we briefly discuss the pros and the cons of so many podcast offerings, some of which contradict each other. Too Many Podcasts   Read More
Are Restrictive Covenants Enforceable?
If you want to save yourself some time on the most frequently asked question, the answer is “probably.” But, if you want to learn a little more about the when, how, why, and the sometimes why not, then tune in to this episode. Are Restrictive Covenants Enforceable?   Read More
Good Fit
When buying a practice, what do we mean by saying the seller and the buyer are a “good fit?” In this episode, we explore some intangibles to consider when buying a practice, including some slightly controversial topics. Good Fit   Read More
Good Will
What is Goodwill, and why do some people make such a huge fuss over it when buying or selling a dental practice? In this episode we define goodwill, lightly touch on its tax implications, and explore why it’s one of the most misunderstood aspects of the dental acquisition process. Good Will  Read More
Excess Consideration
Ever wonder what hidden provisions lurk inside your lease, waiting to bite when you least expect it? An increasingly common problematic provision is “excess consideration,” where a landlord may obligate you to hand over whatever you make from the sale of your practice. In this episode Joe McGregor...  Read More
Title Policies
If you ever buy commercial property, this niche episode is for you. In this one we dive into the nooks and crannies of title insurance, and discuss why this may be an underrated aspect of the real estate purchase process. Title Policies   Read More
Do I Have Unreasonable Expectations?
Everyone wants to negotiate the best contract possible. But how can you tell if your demands are reasonable? Are you simply being “aggressive” or have you crossed the line into “unrealistic” and “difficult?” In this episode Joe discusses a few simple metrics you can employ to measure whether or not...  Read More
Handshake
Whatever happened to the “handshake deal?” Is that still a thing? And if so, is it enough? In this episode we discuss when a handshake deal might be fine, and why usually it is not. Handshake   Read More
Assignments
One of the most disruptive aspects of a practice transition is the assignment of the lease. Not adequately preparing for it can kill a deal. In this episode we explain what an assignment is, what the assignment process looks like, and what pitfalls to avoid. Assignments   Read More
Bad Reviews
A lot of thought leaders have great things to say about how to handle bad, abusive, or fake online reviews (they really do), but what does the law say that your options are? In this episode Joe explains the legal battlefield around what people can or cannot say about you publicly. Bad Reviews   Read More
Parole
Remember when your job was recruiting you and your boss promised how much you’d make, or how they wouldn’t schedule you on Fridays? What if that, or anything else they promised, doesn’t make it into your contract? Does the fact that it was in an email make it more valid? In this episode Joe...  Read More
Solicitation
What does the “solicitation” in your non-solicitation actually mean? That you cannot call former patients? Or treat them at all? What if they find you? We explore these questions, and more, in today’s episode. Solicitation   Read More
Right of First Refusal
Does a Right of First Refusal mean what you think it means? What is the difference between that and a right of first offer, or a purchase option? In this episode, we explore which of these concepts is best to have, and how hard they might be to get.   Right of First Refusal    Read More
Indemnification
Do you get excited by legal gobbledlygook? Neither do we, but that doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly important to your contract. In this episode, we tackle the mind-numbingly boring concept of indemnification and do what we can to make it make sense. Indemnification   Read More
Employee Purchase Options
Employee Purchase Options What’s the saddest phone call we get? Probably the one from the guy who just spent 3 years working under a promise to buy into the practice and then SURPRISE! The practice has been sold to corporate dental. In this episode, we discuss what you need to do in order to...  Read More
TV Lawyers
Why isn’t your lawyer as dramatic as Lt. Daniel Kaffee, and why isn’t the negotiation of your employment agreement as contentious as an episode of Law & Order? In this episode, we explain the key differences between the types of cases that feature on TV, and the types of lawyers that handle dental...  Read More
Lease Length Matters
Are you getting ripped off by signing a 10-year lease? Are you taking on unnecessary risks by taking on such a long lease term? Is your broker pushing you into a long lease only because it benefits him? In this episode, Joe explores the factors that influence lease term, and why what you’ve read on...  Read More
Skin In The Game
Conventional wisdom says that if you give an associate some “skin in the game” via partial ownership, that associate will be more invested in the success of the office. In this episode Joe challenges this conventional wisdom. He discusses when it may work, and when it may not, and the headaches...  Read More
That Second Office
Why are so many satellite offices for sale out there? What went wrong? And, how do you know when you’re ready to make the jump to another office? In this episode Joe walks through his observations of where so many practice owners go wrong when trying to expand, and how to avoid the same pitfalls. ...  Read More
The Final COVID
In this episode, Joe explores a few lingering issues resulting from COVID, like whether to claim COVID on insurance, what happens if you run out of PPE, and if your employer can renegotiate your contract. The Final COVID   Read More
Lessons Learned Part 2
Joe shares valuable business lessons the firm has learned over the years providing service for dental practices. Part two of two.  Lessons Learned Part 2   Read More
Lessons Learned Part 1
Joe shares valuable business lessons the firm has learned over the years providing service for dental practices. Part one of two Lessons Learned Part 1   Read More
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