Jaw Law Podcast

Non-Compete Ban

April 25, 2024 12:15 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MB

BREAKING NEWS! The FTC has banned Non-Compete Agreements. Dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains what this means and how it can affect the dental industry.

Lease Terminations

April 15, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains the ins and outs of getting out of your lease early, why early termination clauses are not typically in leases, and what to do if you’re caught in a funky lease situation.

The 7 Unwritten Rules of Contract Law

April 09, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

Contracts are a crucial part of the dental industry, and are governed by layers of written laws built up over hundreds of years. There are, however, a handful of "unwritten rules" that are arguably just as important to understand if you're to avoid the most common contract pitfalls in dental transactions. In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor lists 7 of the most important guidelines that people should follow before signing a contract.

What a Year!

April 01, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

It's been a year since you've heard from us! But, after a very busy year, we're back. In this episode dental lawyer Joseph McGregor recounts impressions from the past year, as well as outlines some future plans.

Restraining Orders

May 02, 2023 16:26 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

Every contract has some confusing legal mumbo jumbo. Almost uniformly dental contracts have an "injunctive relief" paragraph that typically fits this bill. In this short episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains what this concept is, and what it's doing in your dental employment contract.

Signatures

April 26, 2023 14:27 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MB

Sometimes it’s the simple things….In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains answers to a few common questions about signing legally binding documents.

Dental Employment Agreement Pet Peeves

April 11, 2023 15:50 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor discusses some of his biggest pet peeves he sees employers put into dental employment contracts.

5 Questions

April 07, 2023 15:41 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor addresses 5 questions that you must keep in mind when buying a dental practice.

Lease Renewals

April 05, 2023 15:15 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains why you should take your lease renewal more seriously.

Liquidated Damages

March 16, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains the impact that liquidated damages may have on your practice and how to understand them when you see them on a contract.

Deadlines

March 14, 2023 13:57 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MB

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor goes over the types of deadlines that first-time practice buyers and first-time dentists may face, as well as how to handle them.

Delaware

February 23, 2023 22:53 - 6 minutes - 9.1 MB

In a follow-up to our recent Entities episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains why filing a Delaware corporation is rarely the right move.

Entities

February 06, 2023 22:19 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains the ins and outs of having, forming, and maintaining a corporate entity. And, as a bonus, he explains when and if you need a lawyer to help with it.

Jumpstart My Heart

January 10, 2023 16:52 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Jumpstart practices: great opportunity or a bundle of risk? The answer may be both, and in this episode dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains why.

No More Noncompetes?

January 07, 2023 15:17 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

On January 5th, 2023, the FTC announced the proposal to eliminate non-compete agreements. In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains what non-compete agreements are and what the impact of the recent FTC announcement has on practice owners and employees.

2022 In Review

January 03, 2023 15:25 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

As the year 2022 comes to an end, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor lists some important trends he has noticed throughout the year that dentists will want to keep in mind as we move into 2023.

Closings

December 21, 2022 14:54 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MB

In this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor helps you understand what a closing is, and offers a few fashion pointers on what to wear to your next closing.

Roofs

December 02, 2022 17:18 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MB

In one of our more esoteric episodes, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains the importance of being aware of the roof section on a dental space lease, and more particularly, the quirk in the lease that requires you to use a landlord's contractor when you puncture the roof. Buckle up, because this one is WILD. Serious dentists only.

Staff Longevity

November 22, 2022 21:47 - 7 minutes - 9.72 MB

A long-tenured staff is almost uniformly framed as a positive in dental practice transitions, but is it? In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explores some exceptions to the rule.

Payroll Leadership

November 11, 2022 14:34 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

Good workers are hard to find (and keep), but there are certain mindsets that make it even harder. In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor identifies one of the more unhelpful mindsets when thinking about staffers.

Overlooked

November 02, 2022 19:25 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Everyone has a list of key terms they're seeking in an employment contract, but what are those terms you will wish you had considered, but won't until it's too late? In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor discusses some of the most overlooked topics in dental employment agreements.

Bad Blood

October 26, 2022 16:19 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

Most employees don't stick around forever, so it's always a surprise when dental employers lose their cool when an employee departs. In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor discuss the business and legal aspects of bad reactions to departing employees.

Give and Take

October 18, 2022 15:52 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

What can make a deal fall apart? Is it money? Legal terms? In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor will talk about the role effective communication plays in the success or failure of a practice negotiation.

Practice Mergers and Patient Chart Acquisitions

January 03, 2022 23:13 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MB

We are seeing increased activity in practice mergers and patient chart acquisitions. In this episode, we explore the difference, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Designated Parking

December 12, 2021 23:33 - 10 minutes - 11.9 MB

More than you ever wanted to know about how common (or uncommon) reserved parking is in leasing, and how best to obtain it.

Too Many Podcasts

October 30, 2021 19:11 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MB

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.

Are Restrictive Covenants Enforceable?

September 27, 2021 02:33 - 16 minutes - 18.6 MB

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.

Good Fit

September 08, 2021 16:24 - 8 minutes - 9.45 MB

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 Will

July 29, 2021 15:43 - 14 minutes - 16.7 MB

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.

Excess Consideration

May 13, 2021 18:17 - 15 minutes - 17.4 MB

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 discusses the concept of lease assignments, the reason landlords seek “excess consideration” clauses, and why you should never agree to one.

Title Policies

January 31, 2021 22:35 - 27 minutes - 31 MB

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.

Do I Have Unreasonable Expectations?

January 28, 2021 20:34 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MB

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 your expectations are reasonable.

Handshake

January 25, 2021 18:07 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB

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.

Assignments

January 23, 2021 17:44 - 21 minutes - 24.4 MB

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.

Bad Reviews

January 07, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MB

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.

Parole

January 05, 2021 23:57 - 7 minutes - 8.92 MB

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 explores one of the more fun legal words to say, and what that word says about verbal promises in your contract.

Solicitation

December 24, 2020 03:52 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MB

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.

Right of First Refusal

December 17, 2020 17:27 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MB

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.

Indemnification

December 14, 2020 02:52 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MB

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.

Employee Purchase Options

December 03, 2020 02:26 - 11 minutes - 12.7 MB

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 protect promises made to you to buy into the practice recruiting you.

TV Lawyers

November 27, 2020 16:26 - 12 minutes - 14.2 MB

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 transactions.

Lease Length Matters

November 21, 2020 02:22 - 19 minutes - 22.5 MB

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 the internet may not be the complete story.

Skin In The Game

November 02, 2020 22:50 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MB

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 that come when it does not produce a long-term meaningful improvement in an associate.

That Second Office

October 29, 2020 15:24 - 16 minutes - 19.1 MB

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.

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