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Articles by Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JD

To avoid legal hassles, keep good records of pharaceuticals

Sep 1, 2007

Several legal and consulting matters passed through our offices recently, dealing with administrative record-keeping failures related to controlled substances.

Don't delegate what you don't understand

Aug 1, 2007

Every year, my veterinarian clients keep getting younger.

Non-compliance: Who's really taking the legal risk?

Jul 1, 2007

My lovely wife Mary recently threw me a giant 50th birthday party. While the gag gifts were entertaining, the conversations were enlightening.

Controlled substances: Strict protocols, records crucial to compliance

Jun 1, 2007

Nothing will help nip an investigation faster than a clearly maintained drug record book.

How to form a new practice entity

May 1, 2007

The weather in New York is beginning to improve after a long winter and my staff is fielding the usual rash of telephone calls from vets hoping to open new practices. And, though I am going to be giving a day-long lecture on the topic of new practice formation at the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference later this year, I thought now would be a good time to provide some useful pointers to veterinarians planning to set up shop in the near future.

Estate planning Face mortality to guard against a legal quagmire

Apr 1, 2007

Estate planning can be a real headache, but it is just one more thing that we do in order to protect our spouses and our dependents.

Forget comfort zone: Do your homework before signing that deal

Mar 1, 2007

I am a strong believer in the adage, "the harder you work, the luckier you get." But old adages usually come with caveats. Perhaps a better expression might be, "the harder you work, the luckier you get unless you don't work smart."

The art of seizing opportunity

Feb 1, 2007

Each had a blank slate to fill; the only difference may have been the decisions made during each doctor's professional life.

Veterinary law: Enter the age of enlightenment

Jan 1, 2007

As veterinary practitioners, we know that new and unanticipated challenges face us in a world of accelerating change and technological development. The media and particularly the Internet have altered both the level of information available to us and the level of expectations of our clientele.

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