Jaw Law Podcast

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explores the idea of employee loyalty in the context of a dental transition. How valuable are long-tenured employees, and when are they a liability?

When transferring a practice, there are many fees that come up, and you need to know who is responsible for what. In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains which costs are usually covered by a dental practice seller, and which ones are covered by the buyer.

After the FTC banned Non Compete agreements, a lot of questions and concerns have come up, as well as a couple of court cases that have threatened the viability of the FTC’s rule. In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor answers the most asked questions and explains the technicalities of this new legislation that, by the way, is over 500 pages long.

No two practices are the same, so doing your due diligence before buying a practice will look different in every practice acquisition. But how do you know what to do and what to look for? In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor breaks down what doing your homework may look like when buying a practice, as well as pro tips you’ll want to keep in mind for your upcoming dental transition.

Everyone knows the common elements to identify when getting into a dental employment agreement, but what aspects of the contract will impact you on the way out? In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains three of the most commonly overlooked items dentists wished they had included in their agreement when entering into a dental associate agreement.

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains the pros and cons of selling your dental practice to a Dental Service Organization (DSO), and points out a few regrets and disappointments some sellers have had.

When buying or starting a practice, everyone will tell you that you need a team. But who should be on that team? And is it necessary that they have experience in the dental field? And if so, how much experience is enough? In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains a few considerations when assembling your dream team.

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains the Department of Labor's recently released new rules that define employees and independent contractors, and explores what impact, if any, this will have on dental practices and practitioners.

In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains why entities have historically been created in Delaware, and whether or not it is the right move for you.

When buying a practice, some deals request that you put down a deposit, and some do not. Some deposits are refundable, and others not. In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explores the many roles deposits play in a dental practice acquisition, and when they may or may not be useful.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.