Author’s Note: I received an email not long ago from a dentist in my state regarding credit balances, or money owed patients. Here is the message. Names have been changed to keep identities private. “I don’t know if you remember me or not, but I worked with Dr. Smith several years ago, and I’m currently… read more »
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Restrictive Covenants & Nonsolicitation
Monday, March 29th, 2010 byThere is a need for employers to have appropriate protection in maintaining customer relationships after an employee leaves. In general, courts recognize this. The two basic types of restrictive covenants are “noncompete,” which precludes a former employee from working in the same business as the employer for a certain period of time, and “nonsolicitation,” which… read more »
A Tax Attorney’s Advice to Dentists
Monday, January 4th, 2010 byA DENTAL PRACTICE TRANSITION requires expertise in many different areas of business and the law. I will narrow my advice as it applies to the U.S. federal income tax laws as they may apply in dental practice transitions. Proper tax planning and preparations in the sale of your dental practice can afford the seller of… read more »