Washington, D.C.’s New Stance on Non-Competes
October 17, 2022
As of October 1, 2022, the District of Columbia restricts the use of non-competition clauses in employment contracts. So what do healthcare practices and professionals need to know?
What Happens to the Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts During a Merger or Acquisition?
May 25, 2022
What if the employer that signed a contract is acquired by or merges with another company? Are restrictive covenants such as non-competition and non-solicitation clauses still enforceable?
Faith-Based Clauses In Employment Contracts
March 28, 2022
Faith-based clauses frequently appear in employment contracts for institutions with religious affiliations. What are these clauses, and how can they affect your care decisions?
Leaving for a New Practice? Here’s What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
December 14, 2021
What are your legal considerations when leaving one healthcare practice for another? Before you resign, keep these constraints and obligations in mind.
The New Illinois Limits on Non-Competes: Do They Affect You?
August 31, 2021
llinois joins a handful of states in reining in the use of non-competition agreements. Here's what healthcare employers (and workers) need to know.
Did President Biden Just Outlaw Non-Compete Clauses?
July 14, 2021
President Biden signed an executive order calling for a ban or limits on non-competition agreements in employment contracts. Does this void existing non-competes?
Non-Competition Clauses and the Rise of Telehealth
March 1, 2021
Thanks to the rise of telemedicine, healthcare providers' geographic scopes have expanded and become less defined. What does this mean for non-compete clauses in employment contracts?
Taking Patient Files to a New Practice: Does HIPAA Prohibit It?
December 22, 2020
Practices often cite HIPAA to prevent outgoing providers from walking out of the door with patient records. Is it a valid objection?
The Intersection Between Non-Solicitation and Patient Abandonment
March 13, 2019
For healthcare professionals moving to a new practice, restrictions on soliciting patients to continue treatment at the new location can raise concerns about patient abandonment. What are your rights and responsibilities?
Connor Jackson shares tips on employment contracts with Dice
September 28, 2017
Partner Connor Jackson shares his knowledge with Dice about employment contract red flags.