July 4th, Independence Day in the United States, celebrates the original 13 colonies’ declaration, in 1776, of their independence from Great Britain. But July 4th wasn’t the day of actual separation: The separation came into effect on July 2nd, 1776, the date on which the Second Continental Congress approved a resolution declaring the “united States…
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Federal Trade Commission Seek to Reimpose Nationwide Ban on Non-Competes
The volleys in this battle move slowly–think pendulum as opposed to ping-pong. And right now, despite the appeal, the pendulum is still on the side of “state law controls”.
The Better Way For Medical Groups To Look At Covenants Not To Compete
There’s a good chance that you can accomplish some or all of what a covenant not to compete addresses, even if the “law” says you can’t.
You Need to Know What the Order Striking the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes Means for You
Despite the fact that some states have strong prohibitions against the enforcement of non-competes, there are still ways to create agreements functioning as proxies for non-competes.
Pharmacies Plan to Take Your Patients
Physicians, think that your competitor is Dr. Smith across the street or the hospital and its 185 captive docs? Think longer term.
Payor Agreements and Hidden False Claims Act and Criminal Traps – Podcast
Criminal and, at least, serious civil, liability lurks in many neat neighborhoods. Create your own neighborhood watch to make sure that it’s not lurking behind your medical group’s otherwise metaphorical neat lawn.
2024 CMS Fee Schedule Woes Signal Need to Cut the Cord – Success in Motion
Ride along with Mark as he discusses the real lesson of proposed physician fee schedule cuts.
Putting a Limit on Your Obligation To Indemnify – Podcast
You might skip over indemnification provisions when negotiating a contract. You understand what they are. They’re just boilerplate, right? Wrong.
Deal School: Term and Termination
What’s the difference between a three-year agreement and a 23 year agreement? And yes, it’s a trick question.
Harnessing Human Drives in Negotiation – Medical Group Minute
Watch what you are negotiating over – don’t start a bidding war over nothing!









