Jaw Law Podcast

Dental Lawyer Joseph McGregor pauses to take stock of dental transactions in 2024 and look ahead to see what 2025 might hold.

"It never hurts to ask" is the common refrain, but when it comes to dental negotiations, is that always the case? In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor discusses situations where sometimes it just might hurt to ask for too much, or too often.

In this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor explains the role an employee handbook plays in the success of your dental practice. Drawing on real-life examples and expert insights, discover what should—and shouldn't—be included in your handbook. Learn how a well-crafted handbook can protect your practice, streamline operations, and foster a positive workplace culture.

As it turns out, the Circuit Court of Appeals that has been in charge of CTA decisions has once again changed its mind. Listen as dental attorney Joseph McGregor breaks down the newest development on this matter.

In this bonus episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor brings one last update on the Corporate Transparency Act. Listen to the newest developments, and what they mean for dental practice owners.

In this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor brings to you a cautionary word regarding business ventures and contracts outside of your dental practice. We'll discuss common pitfalls, red flags to watch out for, and how to protect your interests while maintaining positive attitude toward projects outside of your area of expertise.

In this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor offers expert guidance for practice owners considering purchasing—or currently owning—their office building.

In this bonus episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor breaks down the most recent developments about the Corporate Transparency Act, as well as the potential impact these can have on dental businesses.

Welcome 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.

In 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.

Yes, 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.

In 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.

In this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor explores some of the commonalities and differences when comparing associate job opportunities with corporate and private dental offices.

In this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor provides an updated perspective on dental professional referrals, when to trust the referral and when to be suspicious.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

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.