Jaw Law Podcast: The lovechild of dentistry and law

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.

Should I Form My Entity In Delaware? 05/08/2024

Should I Form My Entity In Delaware? 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/31190297

Should I put down a deposit? 04/30/2024

Should I put down a deposit? 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/31044968

Non-Compete Ban 04/25/2024

Non-Compete Ban 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/30981683

Lease Terminations 04/15/2024

Lease Terminations 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/30820303

The 7 Unwritten Rules of Contract Law 04/09/2024

The 7 Unwritten Rules of Contract Law 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/30732728

What a Year! 04/01/2024

What a Year! 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/30608803

Restraining Orders 05/02/2023

Restraining Orders 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/26721546

Signatures 04/26/2023

Signatures 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/26661402

Dental Employment Agreement Pet Peeves 04/11/2023

Dental Employment Agreement Pet Peeves In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor discusses some of his biggest pet peeves he sees employers put into dental employment contracts. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/26509341

5 Questions 04/07/2023

5 Questions In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor addresses 5 questions that you must keep in mind when buying a dental practice. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/26476824

Lease Renewals 04/05/2023

Lease Renewals In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains why you should take your lease renewal more seriously. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/26452509

Liquidated Damages 03/16/2023

Liquidated Damages 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/26225421

Deadlines 03/14/2023

Deadlines In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor goes over the types of deadlines that first-time practice buyers and first-time dentists may face, as well as how to handle them. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/26225394

Delaware 02/23/2023

Delaware In a follow-up to our recent Entities episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains why filing a Delaware corporation is rarely the right move. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/26028783

Entities 02/06/2023

Entities In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains the ins and outs of having, forming, and maintaining a corporate entity. And, as a bonus, he explains when and if you need a lawyer to help with it. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/25849482

Jumpstart My Heart 01/10/2023

Jumpstart My Heart Jumpstart practices: great opportunity or a bundle of risk? The answer may be both, and in this episode dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains why. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/25560717

No More Noncompetes? 01/07/2023

No More Noncompetes? 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 impact of the recent FTC announcement has on practice owners and employees. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/25531575

2022 In Review 01/03/2023

2022 In Review 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/25492425

Closings 12/21/2022

Closings In this episode, dental attorney Joseph McGregor helps you understand what a closing is, and offers a few fashion pointers on what to wear to your next closing. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/25395576

Roofs 12/02/2022

Roofs In one of our more esoteric episodes, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor explains the importance of being aware of the roof section on a dental space lease, and more particularly, the quirk in the lease that requires you to use a landlord's contractor when you puncture the roof. Buckle up, because this one is WILD. Serious dentists only. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/25201227

Staff Longevity 11/22/2022

Staff Longevity 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/25102434

Payroll Leadership 11/11/2022

Payroll Leadership 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 when thinking about staffers. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/24979467

Overlooked 11/02/2022

Overlooked 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 lawyer Joseph McGregor discusses some of the most overlooked topics in dental employment agreements. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/24885546

Bad Blood 10/26/2022

Bad Blood Most employees don't stick around forever, so it's always a surprise when dental employers lose their cool when an employee departs. In this episode, dental lawyer Joseph McGregor discuss the business and legal aspects of bad reactions to departing employees. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/24807960

Give and Take 10/18/2022

Give and Take 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 practice negotiation. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/24727644

Practice Mergers and Patient Chart Acquisitions 01/03/2022

Practice Mergers and Patient Chart Acquisitions We are seeing increased activity in practice mergers and patient chart acquisitions. In this episode, we explore the difference, and common pitfalls to avoid. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/21665993

Designated Parking 12/12/2021

Designated Parking More than you ever wanted to know about how common (or uncommon) reserved parking is in leasing, and how best to obtain it. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/21459740

Too Many Podcasts 10/30/2021

Too Many Podcasts 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. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/20993003

Are Restrictive Covenants Enforceable? 09/27/2021

Are Restrictive Covenants Enforceable? 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 not, then tune in to this episode. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/20607107

Good Fit 09/08/2021

Good Fit When buying a practice, what do we mean by saying the seller and the buyer are a “good fit?” In this episode, we explore some intangibles to consider when buying a practice, including some slightly controversial topics. /episode/index/show/jawlawpodcast/id/20408366

Jaw Law Podcast: The lovechild of dentistry and law

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