Peter Tanella and Brent Pohlman co-author article for Today’s Veterinary Business discussing Nondisclosure Agreements
October 17, 2023
“As a veterinary professional, you likely were presented with a document referred to as an NDA, or you discussed the need for one at some point in your career. However, not all NDAs are equal. If we dust off our copy of Black’s Law Dictionary, we see an NDA, or nondisclosure agreement, defined as “a […]
Veterinary Non-Competes: A Legal Update
August 24, 2023
The veterinary industry has been abuzz about non-compete agreements (NCAs) for some time now. Should they be used? Should they go away? Are they enforceable? This is obviously a controversial topic, and it’s evolving quickly. As attorneys, we can’t advocate for or against NCAs, but we can provide an update so you understand recent legal […]
Peter Tanella, Esq. and Brent Pohlman, Esq. were recent guests on the Vet Worthwhile Podcast
June 8, 2023
On the latest episode of the Vet Worthwhile podcast with James Yost and Travis York, listen in as Peter Tanella, Esq., Chair of the National Veterinary Law Group and Brent Pohlman, Esq., Employment Law Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC discuss restrictive covenants, what changes we may see in non-competes moving forward, and how veterinarians can […]
Peter Tanella, Esq. and Brent Pohlman, Esq. co-author article for Today’s Veterinary Business titled “What to Watch for in Employment Law”
April 6, 2023
Every year, legislation is enacted addressing workplace laws and regulations. Additionally, national and state government agencies renew their focus on enforcing certain employment matters. This year is no different. Peter Tanella, Esq., Chair of the National Veterinary Law Group and Brent Pohlman, Esq., Employment Law Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC detail the five hot-button issues that […]
No Express Waiver Needed in Arbitration Clauses Between Sophisticated Parties
February 9, 2023
In a groundbreaking published decision, County of Passaic v. Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., a New Jersey appeals court held that where parties to a contract “are sophisticated and possess relatively equal bargaining power,” an arbitration clause does not need to contain an express waiver of the parties’ right to seek relief in court. Until now, […]
New York City’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect November 1, 2022
October 15, 2022
On November 1, 2022, New York City employers will be required to disclose salary ranges in advertisements for job openings, promotion and transfer opportunities pursuant to New York City’s Pay Transparency Law. What NYC Employers Are Covered?“Covered employers” include those with four or more employees (including independent contractors and owners), or one or more domestic […]