Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Grain Of Salt 2.0
04/12/2024 Duration: 13minWelcome back for Part 2 of our discussion about taking advice with a grain of salt. In case you missed our last episode, we encouraged more critical analysis when seeking advice from peers. Now, we’re diving even deeper into common pitfalls laid by even the most popular business books.
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Taking Advice With A Grain Of Salt
22/11/2024 Duration: 08minIn this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor gives you a friendly reminder to take any piece of advice that you get with a grain salt. Learn how a situation can have more than one version, and how you can avoid headaches and mistakes by taking advice wisely.
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What’s In It For You?
07/11/2024 Duration: 14minYes, when making a deal one of the first questions you need to ask yourself is this: How is this deal going to benefit me? The very next question should be: What’s in it for the other guy? In this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor illustrates the importance of knowing all angles and benefits of a deal.
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Is The Timing Right for Your Practice Transaction?
30/10/2024 Duration: 10minIn this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor dives into the critical importance of timing in practice transactions, and how timing can be the deciding factor between success and setbacks. Learn when the dates in the LOI matter, and when they do not.
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Fuji Apples vs Granny Smith: Comparing DSO associateships vs Private Practice
09/10/2024 Duration: 16minIn this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor explores some of the commonalities and differences when comparing associate job opportunities with corporate and private dental offices.
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How Attached Are These Referral Strings?
12/09/2024 Duration: 20minIn this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor provides an updated perspective on dental professional referrals, when to trust the referral and when to be suspicious.
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Are 50/50 Partnerships Really So Bad?
29/08/2024 Duration: 20minIn this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor explains the pros and cons of 50/50 partnerships, and the reasons why they may or may not be for you.
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Did The Non-Compete Ban Just Get Shut Down?
23/08/2024 Duration: 16minIn this episode, Joseph McGregor updates us on a recent and groundbreaking ruling out of a Texas court that strikes down the Federal Trade Commission's elimination of non-competes...for now. Joseph explains what happened, the legal context surrounding it, and what this means for employers.
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Do You Have Business Insurance?
22/08/2024 Duration: 08minIn this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains the importance of the not-often-thought-of business insurance, the benefits of it, how it can protect your practice in case of disaster, and what most people get wrong when buying it.
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Are Your Employees Loyal To You?
14/08/2024 Duration: 12minIn 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?
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Who Pays For What?
08/08/2024 Duration: 13minWhen 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.
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Whatever Happened to that Non-compete Ban?
02/08/2024 Duration: 13minAfter 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.
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Are you doing your due diligence?
31/07/2024 Duration: 25minNo 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.
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What are you forgetting in your dental employment agreement?
08/07/2024 Duration: 14minEveryone 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.
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Will Selling to a DSO Solve All Your Problems?
01/07/2024 Duration: 25minIn 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.
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Who do you need in your dream team?
18/06/2024 Duration: 21minWhen 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.
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Did the Department of Labor just eliminate Independent Contractors?
21/05/2024 Duration: 16minIn 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.
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Should I Form My Entity In Delaware?
08/05/2024 Duration: 05minIn 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.
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Should I put down a deposit?
30/04/2024 Duration: 09minWhen 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.
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Non-Compete Ban
25/04/2024 Duration: 11minBREAKING NEWS! The FTC has banned Non-Compete Agreements. Dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains what this means and how it can affect the dental industry.