Associate Buy-Ins: Buying Your Employer’s Veterinary Practice
September 22, 2023
While it may seem like more and more veterinary practices are being purchased by corporate groups, there are still many privately owned practices… and many veterinarians who are interested in practice ownership. If you love the privately owned practice where you work as an associate and have dreams of one day being a business owner […]
Safeguarding Client Information: 5 Essential Cybersecurity and Privacy Measures for Veterinary Practices
September 7, 2023
In an era where technology permeates every aspect of business, ensuring the confidentiality and security of client data has become a paramount concern for veterinary practices. The digital age has brought with it numerous benefits, but it has also opened the doors to new threats and vulnerabilities. Just as you diligently care for animals, it’s […]
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 and Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt co-author article for Today’s Veterinary Business titled “Building a Case for Construction Counsel”
August 1, 2023
“Involving a lawyer from the start can prevent unexpected construction delays and payment disputes and create mechanisms for ensuring quality workmanship. It also sets up fair and economical dispute-resolution procedures and realistic budgets and schedules.” Peter Tanella, Esq., Chair of the National Veterinary Law Group and Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt, Esq., Chair of Construction Law at Mandelbaum […]
Veterinary Law Newsletter: Volume 24
July 11, 2023
The National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC is pleased to bring you their latest newsletter. This issue provides a wide range of articles addressing the industry staffing shortage, cyber threats, construction management and risk management. We are also proud to spotlight CodaPet, the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City and the upcoming […]
OFFERING EQUITY: HOW TO MAXIMIZE INCENTIVES AND REWARDS IN VETERINARY PRACTICE OWNERSHIP
July 6, 2023
Introduction As the veterinary industry continues to evolve, practices are seeking innovative ways to attract and retain talented professionals. Equity interests, such as employee stock options and profits interests, have emerged as compelling forms of compensation. In this article, we delve into the two primary methods used to grant equity to veterinarians: Employee Stock Option […]
Building or Renovating a Vet Hospital? – The Importance of Construction Project Management
June 20, 2023
Whether renovating existing space or building a new veterinary hospital, using a professional construction manager (“CM”) on your veterinary hospital project increases the potential for successful project completion – on time, within budget and free of financial or legal complications. Construction management is a professional service to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a […]
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 and Steven Teppler co-author article for Today’s Veterinary Business titled “Repelling Cybercriminals”
June 6, 2023
“In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is an increasingly critical issue for all businesses, including veterinary practices. The threat of cyberattacks and data breaches is an ongoing concern, and the failure to take appropriate precautions can result in significant patient care, financial, regulatory, reporting and reputational consequences.” In the new Today’s Veterinary Business June/July issue, Peter Tanella, Esq. and Steven Teppler, […]