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Can I Terminate My Physician Employment Agreement?
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Can I Terminate My Physician Employment Agreement?

Many of our physician clients are unaware of their termination rights prior to meeting with us. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). If you want to terminate your employment, the first thing you need to do is read your contract. Most physician employment agreements have substantial termination provisions. You need to know what yours says regarding termination with and without cause, what notice is required, and what other provisions will be triggered by termination. Many times, employment…
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Do You Worry About Your Parents’ Health?
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Do You Worry About Your Parents’ Health?

Many of our clients worry about their parents. Sometimes, they are concerned for their aging parents in regards to their healthcare. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). We often recommend that concerned clients have a discussion with their parents to make sure that they have all the right documents in place, to protect their wishes. One incredibly important document that your parents should have in place is a Medical Durable Power of Attorney. What is a Medical…
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Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan
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Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan

We often hear from clients many reasons why they waited so long to draft their estate plans. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). We often hear the same reasons over and over as to why people don’t have an estate plan or haven’t gotten around to drafting an estate plan. Some of the most frequent reasons and why they shouldn’t stop you from having an estate plan are: I don’t have enough money, property, etc. Estate planning…
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Seaspan Shipyards names new CEO – Business News
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Seaspan Shipyards names new CEO – Business News

Seaspan names new CEO Jane Seyd / North Shore News – Sep 21, 2022 / 9:42 am | Story: 386261 Photo: Glacier Media There’s been a changing of the guard at Seaspan Shipyards. John McCarthy, chief program officer for the shipyard company for the past four years, is the new CEO and president. McCarthy replaces former shipyards CEO Mark Lamarre, who is taking over as president and CEO of The Washington Companies, the parent company of both the shipyards, Seaspan’s marine barge and tugboat division and several rail, mining and construction companies based in the US The Washington Companies announced…
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Healthcare in 2023 – Rickard & Associates
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Healthcare in 2023 – Rickard & Associates

Healthcare continues to change from day to day and year to year. Over the past few years, we have seen a tremendous amount of changes in the healthcare industry. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Experts have stated that changes will continue in 2023. Some of the changes we might see in 2023 include: An increase in wearable medical devices. These can include things like personal health trackers, devices that can monitor blood pressure, and even devices…
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Red Flags in Physician Contracts
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Red Flags in Physician Contracts

In recent years, we’ve seen physician contracts increase in length, complexity and burdens on employed physicians. There are lots of red flags that physicians need to be aware of when reviewing their potential contracts. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Physician contracts contain a wide variety of terms and obligations and can be very specific. It is essential that physicians review their proposed employment contracts with a specialized attorney so they fully understand the potential consequences and…
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Vote on SECURE Act 2.0 could help you save for retirement while paying off student debt
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Vote on SECURE Act 2.0 could help you save for retirement while paying off student debt

Americans saddled with student debt who have trouble saving for retirement could get a major boost, but it’s up to Congress to do its job – and quickly. Congress has until year-end to pass the SECURE Act 2.0, a package of proposed retirement changes to help Americans save more for retirement. Tucked into the broad package is a measure that would allow employers to count employees’ student loan payments toward their retirement match, effectively increasing retirement contributions for those employees. Currently, companies can only match employee contributions. Student loans have become a flashpoint, with the Biden administration saying it wants…
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Tribal Business News Round Up: Nov. 21
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Tribal Business News Round Up: Nov. 21

Supreme Court of the United States. (Photo by Ian Hutchinson on Unsplash) This week in Tribal Business News, Native attorneys weigh on the historic lack of Indigenous voices as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the Brackeen case, three Michigan tribes partner on a construction and real estate joint venture; and a gaming expert reflects on California’s recent vote in favor of sovereignty in tribal gaming. SOVEREIGNTY IN THE BALANCE: Lack of Native voices, little familiarity with ICWA law on display in Brackeen caseIn a federal case that many advocates in Indian Country consider to be the most significant…
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