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Peter H. Tanella

Peter H. Tanella

JD

About the Author

Legal Lingo columnist Peter H. Tanella chairs Mandelbaum Barrett’s National Veterinary Law Center. He earned his JD from Quinnipiac University School of Law and served as a Deputy Attorney General with the New Jersey Attorney General Office, Division of Law. where he was general counsel to numerous state agencies. He has advised hundreds of veterinarians on practice acquisitions, sales, mergers, partnerships, joint ventures and associate buy-ins, the structuring of management service organizations, and the development of practice succession strategies. He can be emailed at ptanella@lawfirm.ms

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Legal Issues

How Groomer Clients Become Adversaries

Pets can be injured — or worse — through sheer negligence or unforeseen events.

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When an Infection Triggers a Lawsuit

A New York court case serves as a cautionary tale about hospital protocols and client communication.

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Fair Shares

Granting equity interest in a hospital is a great way to beef up employee compensation and enhance loyalty.

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Stay Away, Please

The enforceability of a restrictive covenant depends on your state’s laws.

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When Clients Sue

A well-publicized lawsuit can quickly ruin a veterinarian’s career and practice.

Veterinary Industry

A Virtual Reality

Investors are flocking to veterinary telehealth through management services companies despite the legal hurdles.

Practice Ownership

Lease for Less

As a prospective tenant, you should learn what you can about the landlord and the building’s owner. One way to start is with a public records search.

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8 Mistakes You’ll Regret

Not adequately planning for the sale of your veterinary practice can cause you to miss valuable opportunities to find the right buyer.

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Classified Information

When veterinary employees are misclassified as independent contractors, a common reason is to avoid state and federal tax-withholding requirements and payroll taxes.

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Fair and Square

The competition being eliminated must be significant to constitute anti-competitive behavior.

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The Last Word

What you need to know about arbitration clauses in employment contracts.

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The First-Time Practice Owner

Opening a veterinary clinic is a fabulous opportunity, but planning for it is best done one step at a time.

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Selling Your Practice in a COVID Market

Making and closing a deal between a hospital owner and a buyer isn’t as easy as it once was. Skittish lenders, contract contingencies and even uncommitted clinical staff can gum up the process.

Finance

Succeed With a Succession Plan

The sale of your practice to a colleague or outside party when you aren’t present is fraught with trouble if detailed instructions aren’t in place.

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Beware the Evergreen Clause

Automatic contract renewals can leave you in a costly predicament if you fail to give proper notice of termination.

Practice Management

What’s an Employer to Do During COVID-19?

Salary advances? Paid sick leave? Unemployment compensation? Here’s what veterinary hospital administrators need to know.

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At Your Service

A management services organization adds a layer of structural complexity to a veterinary practice but offers non-veterinarians and even family members the opportunity to reap the financial rewards.

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Close the deal

When negotiating an employment agreement with an associate veterinarian, start with the basics — at-will or contract? — and go from there.

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A Handshake Isn’t Enough

Veterinary practice partnership agreements need to be tightly written and account for eventualities, such as how disputes are settled and how a buyout is accomplished.

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