Monthly Newsletter
Health law is incredibly dynamic. To serve our clients, Pero Law spends time each day making sure the laws and regulations governing your business haven't changed overnight - so you can focus on running your business. Our newsletter includes some important developments in healthcare, a monthly wrap-up of local healthcare news and insights, and some fun stuff. Subscribe today!
Newsletter Archive
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March 2024
Feature: What is... Assumption and Assignment of Contracts?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #lucktakeshardwork (because making it look easy doesn’t happen overnight)
February 2024
Feature: Buying a Practice 101 - How Do We Handle Accounts Receivable?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #springiscoming (because anticipation of warmer weather is half the fun)
January 2024
Feature: FINCEN's new Beneficial Ownership Information Filing: What is it and What do I Need to Do?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #growthcanbehard (because achievement doesn’t happen in a vacuum)
November 2023
Feature: Business Buying 101 - At What Point Should I Bring in My Lawyer?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #grateful (because life is about gratitude and the more of it you have, the better life is)
October 2023
Feature: Dental Service Organizations - the Good, the Bad, and the downright Ugly
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #makethefineprintbigger (because things don’t have to be hard)
September 2023
Feature: When Indeed.com Isn't Enough - Negotiating Contracts With Recruiting Companies
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #pumpkinspiceeverything (because fall is one of my favorite times of year)
August 2023
Feature: Excluded Providers - What are They and Why Should I Care?
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Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #thatAugusthustle (because what you do in August dictates the rest of your year)
July 2023
Feature: A Tale of Two Employment Agreements - Denise's Story
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #adventureawaits (because new places bring me joy)
June 2023
Feature: Leasing Office Space 101 - Why It's Silly NOT to Use a Commercial Real Estate Broker
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Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #bringonsummer (because doing nothing is sometimes when the best ideas surface)
May 2023
Feature: You want to hire someone you used to work with, but you signed a no-hire clause... now what??
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #humorandpatience (because sometimes things go off the rails)
April 2023
Feature: $emaglutides: the Hot New Craze Everyone is Talking About (emphasis on the $$$)
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #fiveyearsofnewsletters (because one little email drives so much business)
March 2023
Feature: Letters of Intent vs Purchase Agreements - "Do I really need both or is my attorney just trying to run up the bill?"
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #marchMADNESS (because metrics beat big names all day long)
February 2023
Feature: What is a DBA and Why Would I Need One?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #whyidothis (because we all strive for lives of ease and joy)
January 2023
Feature: What is... the Waiver Clause? The tiny paragraph that's helpful when you feel like being nice but then change your mind.
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #taketheleap (because sometimes doing something crazy is the right thing to do)
November 2022
Feature: Buying a Practice 101 - Should you ask for a lease assignment or a new lease?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #thankful (because drinking hot cocoa in a bubble is fun)
October 2022
Feature: Too Good to be True: Compound Pharmacies, DME, and Other Referral Gravy Trains
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #takenoprisoners (because sometimes change is inevitable)
September 2022
Feature: Credit, Debt, and the Uniform Commercial Code: The Most Arcane Sh!t and Why It's Still Important
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #readyforQ4 (because finishing strong is about more than the end of the year)
August 2022
Feature: Who Owns the Patient Record? (A deceptively simple question.)
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #themountainsarecalling (because getting away means thinking about moving foward)
July 2022
Feature: What is... a Merger Clause? (Short Answer: a teensy-tiny paragraph that can cause major headaches later.)
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #summerofmagic (because workcations are a thing now, and we’re taking advantage of them)
June 2022
Feature: What is the "Allocation of the Purchase Price" and Why is it Important?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #longdaysarethebestdays (because savoring sunshine is best when there’s lots of it)
May 2022
Feature: Selling Your Practice? Five Things to Keep in Mind
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #youvegotafriend (because it helps to have a trusted advisor in a storm)
April 2022
Feature: All About... Registered Agents (More Than You Probably Want to Know)
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Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #familymemories (because I come from some pretty amazing people)
March 2022
Feature: Five Things Landlords Like to Sneak Into Commercial Leases
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Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #thenextgeneration (because the next generation is full of empire-builders too!!)
February 2022
Feature: Shareholder Agreements vs. Bylaws: Does a business need both? (Or is my attorney just trying to run up my bill?)
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #yallareamazing (because healthcare providers are seriously some of the most amazing people on earth)
January 2022
Feature: Why You Should Hire the Lawyer First. (Okay, maybe not first, but early on.)
Monthly Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #andthewinneris... (because it’s nice when someone tells you you’re good at your job)
November 2021
Feature: Someone Filed a Complaint Against Me with the [Insert Name of the Government Department Here]... Now What??
Monthly Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #thankful (because cheerleaders don’t always have pom-poms)
October 2021
Feature: What are... the Preamble and Recitals in a Contract??
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #theamericafeeling (because watching the USA play rugby gives me all the feels)
September 2021
Feature: How to Attract and Retain Great Employees (During this tight labor market)
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Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #backtoroutine (because I’ve learned the appreciate the mundane these days)
August 2021
Feature: When Restrictive Covenants (non-compete / non-solicitation / non-disclosure) Clauses Get OUT OF CONTROL...
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Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #fromvisiontoview (because vision boards are essential to success)
July 2021
Feature: HVAC Terms in Your Lease. A snore to read... until sh!t hits the fan and it stops working.
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #longdaysofsummer (because unplugging and getting away for a few days is recharging)
June 2021
Feature: Practicing Above and Below Your License: Traps for Entrepreneur-minded Professionals
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #getvaccinated (because you don’t want to miss out on your own world series)
May 2021
Feature: What is a "Dental Service Organization"?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #longmayshewave (because my first trip to DC didn’t disappoint, and I love America so very much)
April 2021
Feature: Requiring Vaccines as a Condition of Employment
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #closertofine (because the Indigo Girls got it right when it comes to post-pandemic weddings)
March 2021
Feature: Buying a Practice: 5 Things to Remember
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #buildthehouseyouwanttolivein (because hard work is only worth it if you’re heading in the right direction)
February 2021
Feature: Non-Competes - How to Get a New Job Without Getting Into Trouble
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #wintersnuggles (because it gets cold enough to finally wear sweaters in February around here)
January 2021
Feature: What is... the "Effective Date" in a contract?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #pushtheresetbutton (because 2020 really was a shit show)
November 2020
Feature: What is... a Signature Block? (and why you should care)
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Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #theamericandream (because America really is the greatest country in the world, flaws and all)
October 2020
Feature: Building Empires - Different Ways to Grow your Practice / Business
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Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #humaninnovation (because the things humanity has done to survive lately is pretty impressive)
September 2020
Feature: What is… an Assignment Clause?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #readyforthe4thquarter (because September, even in 2020, is a return to routine - and football)
August 2020
Feature: Why it’s Good to Share Your (Business) Lawyer with Colleagues
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: covid vaccine volunteers (like me!)
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #girlsvacation (because getting away can be very centering)
July 2020
Feature: Amending or Terminating Your Lease: Not because you HAVE to, but because you WANT to.
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #ellephantpoo (because July was a weird month)
June 2020
Feature: Contract Audits - So Boring and Yet So “Essential”
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Jon Gellman, MD
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #perspectiveshifts (because worrying too much can take a toll on us)
May 2020
Feature: Disruption: How to Thrive when Everything Changes
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #notanemergencyanymore (because the eminent domain junkie in me thinks what the government is doing by requiring everything to shut down is really a “taking” and business owners should be compensated accordingly)
April 2020
Feature: March + April 2020 = the LONGEST WEEK EVER
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Brittany Wright, DDS, We Make Smiles Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #focusonthebeauty (because sparkly holiday lights on a crappy deck make me smile)
March 2020
Feature: Quarantine Day 18: this is not my usual newsletter.
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Colleen Sinram, BSN, Emergency Department Nurse Extraordinaire
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #workingfromhome (because… covid)
February 2020
Feature: Lawyer Secrets Unveiled!! Five Steps to Start a Business - AND the order in which to tackle them.
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: David Day, Neuroenhancement and Cognitive Optimization Associates
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #accountabilitybuddies (because business besties don’t always have to be in the same industry)
January 2020
Feature: Secured Transactions and Why They Matter (Yes, yes, I know it sounds terribly boring)
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Leica Gregor Nguyen of RIVA MEDSPA
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #itdoesnotdotodwellondreamsandforgettolive (Because Dumbledore knew what he was talking about)
November 2019
Feature: Business Decisions: How to Make the Tough Ones
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Jonathan Wong, DMD and Jillian Reynolds, DDS, of Coastal Pediatric Dental & Anesthesia
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #icandohardthings (Because practicing piano and practicing law aren’t really that different.)
October 2019
Feature: Non-Compete Agreements: 5 Things You Need to Know
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Linda Cannon, MSDS
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #ohhowfaryoullgo (Because looking back can be inspiration for moving forward.)
September 2019
Feature: You Have an Idea... Now What?? Practical Advice for "Living the Dream"
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Shaun Kistler of Cater Boom and Streblow Medical
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #dreambig (Because dreaming small never got anyone anywhere, even when you’re only 9 years old.)
August 2019
Feature: Trending: Physicians Striking Out On Their Own Again (Finally!!)
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Soham G. Sheth, MD, MPH
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #lovesummer (Because August is about soaking in the last of the warm days.)
July 2019
Feature: What is... a Merger Clause? (Short Answer: a teensy-tiny paragraph that can cause major headaches later.)
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Omar Hasham, DDS
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #pickupwhereweleftoff (Because time means nothing when you’re with good friends.)
June 2019
Feature: Dealing with Corporate Legal Counsel When You’re the Little Guy - How to Get What You Want [Or simply: How to Get What You Want]
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel(les): My Fitness Family
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #bringiton (Because we’re not slowing down this summer!!)
May 2019
Feature: Selling Your Practice? 5 Things to Keep in Mind
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel(s): Sonia Tao Yi, DDS, and Aaron Hayes, DDS, MS, City Center Dental Care
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #findyourtribe (Because Tuesday night wine club isn’t really about the wine.)
April 2019 Newsletter
Feature: The “Personal Guarantee” in Business - 5 Tips to Avoid Putting Your Personal Assets at Risk
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel(s): Misty Lienberger and Nichole Payne, Pixel Financial Group
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #knowyourniche (Why I’m not a camper and stick to health law - and that’s a good thing.)
March 2019 Newsletter
Feature: Reading Between the Lines - References to External Documents and Why You Should Investigate…
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Steven Richardson, Doc in a Box
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #workhardplayhard (A good month for me means my kid was awesome too.)
February 2019 Newsletter
Feature: Medical Marijuana - Can I Prescribe It and How Can I Get It (A Practice Guide to Getting Started)
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Karen Parvin, DMD of Coastal Smile Design
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #findyourpacesetter
January 2019 Newsletter
Feature: What Is… Fair Market Value?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: (Oops, January got away from me!)
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #mindset #verybestversionofYOU
November 2018 Newsletter
Feature: Telemedicine - Can You Integrate it Into Your Practice?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Alena Scigliano, Coastal Light Counseling & Psychotherapy
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #thankful
October 2018 Newsletter
Feature: Spooooky: What Keeps You Up At Night??
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Georges Kaado, MD
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #expectopatronum
September 2018 Newsletter
Feature: Strategy 101: Buying a Practice… What No One Else Will Tell You
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Carly Swift, Wave of Life Chiropractic
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #thegrindandthedream
August 2018 Newsletter
Feature: Do You Have a Side Hustle? Should You? Could You?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Jim Wilson, Specialized Physician Emergency Consulting
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #rechargeyoursoul
July 2018 Newsletter
Feature: Compliance 101 - Tips for Business Associate Agreements
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Mary Paul, Pleasant Pines Senior Care
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #graymattermatters
June 2018
Feature: Virginia Expands Medicaid - what does this mean for me?
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Mahdis Mansouri, Healith.com
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #supermommy
May 2018
Feature: Compliance 101 - Health Professional Employment Agreements
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Smiles of Williamsburg
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #patriotism
April 2018
Feature: OIG requires "HIPAA fire drill" to prove contingency planning
Monthly News Wrap-Up
Healthcare Rebel: Jim White, JWF Medical Nutritional Therapy
Day in the Life @ Pero Law: #erryoneonthecouch