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Can Associate Dentists Throw Away Non-Compete Contracts?

As many of you are aware, the Federal Trade Commission issued its final rule on April 23, 2024, banning the use of non-compete agreements. Dentists worry that their employment agreements with associate dentists may not hold up. As a result, an associate could potentially open a nearby practice within minutes and draw patients away from their former employer. How should we react to this ban on Non-Compete Contracts

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Corporate Transparency Act for Dental Offices

Are you an LLC, a PLLC, or a corporate entity? Be aware that Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act in 2021. The new federal reporting requirement for beneficial ownership information goes into effect beginning January 1, 2024. The goal of this new law is to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes, including terrorist financing.

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The First Phishing Attack Settlement $480,000 Announced!

The OCR reached a $480,000 settlement with a Louisiana medical group after a phishing attack compromised the information of 35,000 patients. Phishing attacks can result in identity theft, financial loss, discrimination, stigma, mental anguish, negative consequences to reputation, health, or physical safety of the individuals, or to others identified in the individual’s protected health information, according to the Office of Civil Rights.

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What’s Going on with Radiation Protection Laws?

There has been some buzz in the dental field about laws changing that concern x-ray and radiation protection for patients. We’ve recently received questions and comments from clients saying that they’ve heard that lead aprons are soon going to be obsolete, and they are wondering if this is or isn’t true. So, what is going on with Radiation Protection Laws?

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