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Articles by Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JD

Thrift, fear roadblocks to seeking legal advice

Aug 1, 2001

In last month's article, we looked at various ways to free-up more of the veterinary clinic budget by saving on discretionary legal and accounting fees.

Planning can keep legal costs more affordable

Jul 1, 2001

There is one thing that a good accountant and a good attorney have in common with a good priest and a good bartender. Each, if doing his job properly, is more than willing to listen intently to the problems of others in a caring and non-judgmental way.

You can help keep legal costs down

Jun 1, 2001

A few weeks ago I got a call from a client with whom I had spent a good deal of time explaining the benefits and disadvantages of being named the executor of her mother's will.

Expert help up front cheaper in long run

May 1, 2001

Covenants never clear-cut, but give practice owners limited protection

Good partnerships revolve around mutual goals

Apr 1, 2001

Many of the comments I received about my recent series on non-competition agreements related to non-competes and partnerships.

Non-competes hinge on 'rational terms'

Apr 1, 2001

As we discussed in February, this series is covering issues relating to non-competition agreements where there are almost always hidden issues involved when a veterinarian agrees to limit the scope or location of his or her right to practice his or her profession.

General guidelines offer protection in non-compete agreements

Mar 1, 2001

In the first two articles in this series on non-competition contracts, we saw the extent to which failing to be specific or failing to be cautious can work to the disadvantage of both parties to such an agreement.

General guidelines offer protection in non-compete agreements

Mar 1, 2001

In the first two articles in this series on non-competition contracts, we saw the extent to which failing to be specific or failing to be cautious can work to the disadvantage of both parties to such an agreement.

Second in a three-part series: Non-competes hinge on 'rational terms'

Feb 1, 2001

As we discussed last month, in this series covering issues relating to non-competition agreements, there are almost always hidden issues involved when a veterinarian agrees to limit the scope or location of his or her right to practice his or her profession.

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