Jaw Law Podcast

85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

This is a podcast for dentists that covers a broad spectrum of legal issues ranging from employment agreements, to specific lease clauses, to practice acquisitions, and much more. Listen while dental lawyer Joe McGregor simplifies these complex subjects with a witty, conversational tone that describes the perfect marriage of dentistry and law.

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Episodes

Dental Bankers

April 18, 2020 18:02 - 13 minutes - 15.1 MB

Joe keeps it positive by explaining why using dental-specific bankers for your practice loans may make life a lot easier.

Dental CPAs

April 17, 2020 19:58 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MB

Joe keeps it positive by explaining why using a dental-specific CPA for your practice may make life easier.

Dental Real Estate Brokers

April 16, 2020 22:09 - 20 minutes - 23.3 MB

Joe keeps it positive by explaining why using a dental-specific real estate broker for your practice may decrease headaches and improve success.

Dental Contractors

April 14, 2020 17:46 - 18 minutes - 20.6 MB

Joe tries to keep it positive by describing why using a dental-specific builder for your office buildout may decrease headaches and improve success.

COVID-19 Part 4

March 28, 2020 20:13 - 8 minutes - 9.99 MB

With the COVID-19 Stimulus package being signed into law yesterday, there are a few things you should know that may help your practice in these times.

COVID-19 PART 3

March 26, 2020 04:02 - 13 minutes - 15.4 MB

Joe sheds more light on the COVID-19 Pandemic, specifically government assistance for employers and employees. More to come as the ever-changing situation develops.

COVID-19 Part 2

March 23, 2020 19:39 - 22 minutes - 25.5 MB

Joe shares more info regarding employment/ unemployment advice for your practice. Warning: with the rapidly changing environment of the COVID-19 Pandemic some advice can be out of date due to new laws currently being passed.

COVID-19

March 20, 2020 22:27 - 24 minutes - 28 MB

Joe shares some legal advice for your practice in light of the ever changing updates of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Warning: Due to frequent updates some advice may be outdated. More to come.

Should I Stay?

July 15, 2019 02:38 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB

Are you buying or selling a practice? Joe gives guidance regarding how long and why a seller might stick around.

Leverage

June 05, 2019 04:03

Joe shares insights on negotiating, specifically recognizing your leverage and how to use it.

Contracts 101

March 22, 2019 22:17 - 14 minutes - 16.5 MB

What makes a contract a contract? Joe explains five basic principles that make contracts binding

Rule of Thirds

March 19, 2019 04:42 - 7 minutes - 8.42 MB

It's great to be optimistic but Joe shares a great trick to keep your startup grounded and prepared for any unseen circumstance.

Waiving Jury Trials

March 11, 2019 04:36 - 8 minutes - 10.3 MB

Waive a jury trial? Joe shares some situations when you would want to waive a jury trial and why your lawyer might advise it.

Accounts Receivable

March 01, 2019 06:10 - 13 minutes - 15.6 MB

Joe explains Accounts Receivable and whether you should consider purchasing AR when acquiring a practice.

Customers

February 13, 2019 04:25 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MB

Joe talks about using social media to attract and keep customers

Inbreeding

February 02, 2019 22:26 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MB

Consultation for your practice can be a great advantage. But who is consulting you?

Lease Assignments

January 28, 2019 00:18 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MB

Joe tackles the topic of the Assignment Clause in your lease agreement.

Contract Length

January 12, 2019 04:22 - 7 minutes - 8.88 MB

Is a longer contract better than a shorter one? Is the shorter contract covering all your needs?

Cut Bait

January 09, 2019 02:16 - 14 minutes - 16.9 MB

How do you know if you should back out of a deal? Joe shares insight on whether to hold on or cut bait.

Letters of Intent

December 31, 2018 21:07 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MB

Joe defines and explains Letters of Intent

Family Ties

December 21, 2018 05:24 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MB

Joe discuses pros and cons of involving family members in your startup.

Do I Need A Lawyer?

December 16, 2018 17:33 - 12 minutes - 13.7 MB

Looking for a lawyer? Do you even NEED a lawyer for your practice? Joe sheds some insight to help answer this question honestly.

The Fairy Tale of Dual Representation

May 20, 2018 03:02 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

Once upon a time, a well-meaning and objective broker decided to create a deal that met the needs of both her seller and buyer. And everyone lived happily ever after—until they didn’t. Learn whether dual representation is workable or just another fairy tale.

Building the Dream Team for Buying a Dental Practice

April 17, 2018 18:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

As a dentist, you might not have the background to know the answer to every question or obstacle that will come up when you buy a dental practice. The important question is whether you have a team you can trust—people who know dentistry and can figure out what you need.

The Committed Dentist - Understanding the employment contract term

February 26, 2018 19:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

Getting into an employment relationship is a lot like committing to dating. You can’t know everything upfront—once you start, you may realize quickly that you’re not compatible with your employer. In this episode, Joe explains the need to understand the contractual term obligations up front so you’re not stuck in an unhealthy relationship longer than necessary.

Payment Plan Differences - Distinguishing between triple net and gross leases

February 12, 2018 19:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

As dental businesses move into retail spaces, dentists sometimes have to consider variable expenses in addition to base rent. In this episode, Joe discusses two of the most common types of payment plans that dentists might find in their lease agreements.

Trusting Your Word—Representation and warranties in your contract

February 05, 2018 20:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

It may seem like a good idea to say what your buyer wants to hear or to avoid an awkward conversation about the state of the practice to ensure a sale. But you don’t want to wade through the legal battle from a false representation or warranty. Understanding the perspectives of both sellers and buyers can help you avoid making a mistake that will haunt you later.

Keeping a Promise—Considering restrictive covenants in your agreement

January 29, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

When dentists leave a practice, it can be difficult knowing what they are allowed to do. In this episode, Joe describes how restraints of trade are limited to individual contexts of local laws and contract agreements.

Keeping the End in Mind - Planning your employment agreement

January 23, 2018 02:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

When you sign your employment contract, you probably don’t think about when it will expire. But that’s not the time to be surprised. Listen as Joe explains three items to consider in your contract agreement.

Barely Legal - Profit per patient and what it tells you

January 08, 2018 17:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB

For our second Barely Legal episode, we discuss profit per patient, a decision-making tool that helps us compare one dental practice to another with some easy math.

Barely Legal - Brokers are not Lawyers

December 22, 2017 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

As dental lawyers, we often operate in legal gray areas with other professionals. It can be confusing to know who has what role as you start your business. In this first Barely Legal episode, we dive into what brokers and lawyers can (but maybe shouldn't) do.

A Game of Give and Take - Partnership decisions in dentistry

December 04, 2017 13:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Imagine this: your friend is a dentist, and you think the two of you would work well together in a practice. Maybe you feel that it's time to take your business relationship to the next level. But is that a good idea? Take notes as dental lawyer Joe McGregor describes the real concerns of dental partnerships.