The Right Legal Medicine

Breaches of physician employment agreements can happen for a variety of reasons, leaving both physicians and employers uncertain about the appropriate next steps. Whether the issue involves compensation, contractual obligations, or other employment terms, you must understand the rights and...

If you are a physician interested in moonlighting, it is important to understand how your employment contract addresses outside clinical work. Physician employment agreements often include specific provisions outlining whether moonlighting is permitted, restricted, or prohibited. Here is what...

Termination disputes can lead to major headaches for healthcare providers, including lengthy and expensive lawsuits. When someone is terminated from their position, they may not take the news in stride and can contest the termination. While it is impossible to prevent disputes when someone is...

Disputes involving healthcare organizations can involve a wide range of parties, including physicians, nurses, administrative staff, patients, insurance companies, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Given how diverse these suits are, the cases and outcomes–assuming it goes to litigation–can...

Healthcare transactions—whether mergers, acquisitions, or practice sales—often involve significant legal and regulatory complexity, which can create exposure to litigation if not carefully managed. These risks make it essential for parties to take a proactive approach to identifying and...