Podcasts by Jaw Law Podcast
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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Restraining Orders from 2023-05-02T16:26
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 J...
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Signatures from 2023-04-26T14:27
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.
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Dental Employment Agreement Pet Peeves from 2023-04-11T15:50
In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor discusses some of his biggest pet peeves he sees employers put into dental employment contracts.
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5 Questions from 2023-04-07T15:41
In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor addresses 5 questions that you must keep in mind when buying a dental practice.
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Lease Renewals from 2023-04-05T15:15
In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains why you should take your lease renewal more seriously.
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Liquidated Damages from 2023-03-16T13:00
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.
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Jumpstart My Heart from 2023-01-10T16:52
Jumpstart practices: great opportunity or a bundle of risk? The answer may be both, and in this episode dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains why.
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No More Noncompetes? from 2023-01-07T15:17
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 imp...
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2022 In Review from 2023-01-03T15:25
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.
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Staff Longevity from 2022-11-22T21:47
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.
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Payroll Leadership from 2022-11-11T14:34
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 wh...
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Overlooked from 2022-11-02T19:25
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 lawy...
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Give and Take from 2022-10-18T15:52
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 pr...
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Practice Mergers and Patient Chart Acquisitions from 2022-01-03T23:13:31
We are seeing increased activity in practice mergers and patient chart acquisitions. In this episode, we explore the difference, and common pitfalls to avoid.
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Designated Parking from 2021-12-12T23:33:58
More than you ever wanted to know about how common (or uncommon) reserved parking is in leasing, and how best to obtain it.
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Too Many Podcasts from 2021-10-30T19:11:53
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.
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Are Restrictive Covenants Enforceable? from 2021-09-27T02:33:06
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 no...
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Excess Consideration from 2021-05-13T18:17:36
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 ...
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Title Policies from 2021-01-31T22:35:45
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 underra...
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Do I Have Unreasonable Expectations? from 2021-01-28T20:34:36
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...
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Assignments from 2021-01-23T17:44:16
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, wha...
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Bad Reviews from 2021-01-07T07:00:54
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 ...
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Solicitation from 2020-12-24T03:52:21
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 t...
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Right of First Refusal from 2020-12-17T17:27:08
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 conce...
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Indemnification from 2020-12-14T02:52:05
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 in...
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Employee Purchase Options from 2020-12-03T02:26:38
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 corpo...
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TV Lawyers from 2020-11-27T16:26:38
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 ke...
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Lease Length Matters from 2020-11-21T02:22:45
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 becau...
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Skin In The Game from 2020-11-02T22:50:32
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 chal...
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That Second Office from 2020-10-29T15:24:13
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 observati...
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The Final COVID from 2020-05-17T20:08:33
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...
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Lessons Learned Part 2 from 2020-04-29T22:18:09
Joe shares valuable business lessons the firm has learned over the years providing service for dental practices. Part two of two.
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Lessons Learned Part 1 from 2020-04-29T01:59:24
Joe shares valuable business lessons the firm has learned over the years providing service for dental practices. Part one of two
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Local Vs. Dental Specific Vendors from 2020-04-28T04:17:58
Keep it local? Joe discusses using dental-specific vendors versus local vendors for your practice needs.
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Dental Insurancers from 2020-04-24T14:47:31
Joe explains why using dental-specific Insurancers for your practice may give you an edge while protecting your practice.
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Dental Bankers from 2020-04-18T18:02:45
Joe keeps it positive by explaining why using dental-specific bankers for your practice loans may make life a lot easier.
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Dental CPAs from 2020-04-17T19:58:05
Joe keeps it positive by explaining why using a dental-specific CPA for your practice may make life easier.
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Dental Real Estate Brokers from 2020-04-16T22:09:17
Joe keeps it positive by explaining why using a dental-specific real estate broker for your practice may decrease headaches and improve success.
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Dental Contractors from 2020-04-14T17:46:47
Joe tries to keep it positive by describing why using a dental-specific builder for your office buildout may decrease headaches and improve success.
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COVID-19 Part 4 from 2020-03-28T20:13:30
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.
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COVID-19 PART 3 from 2020-03-26T04:02:18
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.
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COVID-19 Part 2 from 2020-03-23T19:39:14
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 ne...
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Should I Stay? from 2019-07-15T02:38:56
Are you buying or selling a practice? Joe gives guidance regarding how long and why a seller might stick around.
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Contracts 101 from 2019-03-22T22:17:36
What makes a contract a contract? Joe explains five basic principles that make contracts binding
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Rule of Thirds from 2019-03-19T04:42:40
It's great to be optimistic but Joe shares a great trick to keep your startup grounded and prepared for any unseen circumstance.
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Waiving Jury Trials from 2019-03-11T04:36:29
Waive a jury trial? Joe shares some situations when you would want to waive a jury trial and why your lawyer might advise it.
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Accounts Receivable from 2019-03-01T06:10:48
Joe explains Accounts Receivable and whether you should consider purchasing AR when acquiring a practice.
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Inbreeding from 2019-02-02T22:26:59
Consultation for your practice can be a great advantage. But who is consulting you?
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Lease Assignments from 2019-01-28T00:18
Joe tackles the topic of the Assignment Clause in your lease agreement.
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Contract Length from 2019-01-12T04:22:30
Is a longer contract better than a shorter one? Is the shorter contract covering all your needs?
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Family Ties from 2018-12-21T05:24:55
Joe discuses pros and cons of involving family members in your startup.
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Do I Need A Lawyer? from 2018-12-16T17:33:04
Looking for a lawyer? Do you even NEED a lawyer for your practice? Joe sheds some insight to help answer this question honestly.
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The Fairy Tale of Dual Representation from 2018-05-20T03:02:30
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 whe...
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Building the Dream Team for Buying a Dental Practice from 2018-04-17T18:00
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 te...
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The Committed Dentist - Understanding the employment contract term from 2018-02-26T19:00
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 employe...
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Payment Plan Differences - Distinguishing between triple net and gross leases from 2018-02-12T19:00
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 payme...
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Trusting Your Word—Representation and warranties in your contract from 2018-02-05T20:00
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 leg...
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Keeping a Promise—Considering restrictive covenants in your agreement from 2018-01-29T17:00
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 a...
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Keeping the End in Mind - Planning your employment agreement from 2018-01-23T02:00
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 contra...
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Barely Legal - Profit per patient and what it tells you from 2018-01-08T17:00
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.
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Barely Legal - Brokers are not Lawyers from 2017-12-22T13:00
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 ep...
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A Game of Give and Take - Partnership decisions in dentistry from 2017-12-04T13:00
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. B...
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Doing Your Homework–Due Diligence when buying a dental practice from 2017-12-01T13:00
It’s your first dental practice purchase, and you are trying to navigate the known knowns, the known unknowns, and the unknown unknowns. Where do you begin? Here we discuss due diligence, a samp...
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How Should I get Paid–Production vs Collections in dental contracts from 2017-11-27T13:00
Each year, hundreds of dentists ask me this question: Which is better--productions or collections? Unfortunately, it's not quite that simple.
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If Your Neighbor is a Dentist-Exclusivity provisions in dental leases from 2017-11-20T13:00
In this inaugural Jaw Law podcast , Joseph McGregor teases apart what exclusivity clauses have to offer. As it turns out, they may not be as powerful as you think.
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