The Alameda County Superior Court has chosen Mark P. Fickes to serve as a Commissioner

Statistically speaking, your office lease is your second-highest dental or medical practice expense behind payroll.While the local leasing market will usually dictate the rental rates, there are plenty of other lease terms that deserve negotiation and may even result in lower effective rent.First, it is important to understand lease dynamics. At the thirty thousand foot …

The close of the dental practice transaction does not necessarily mark the end of the transition process. Naturally, buyers want to retain patients and, sometimes, sellers simply aren’t ready to retire. Either way, a post-sale agreement to enable a seller to work-back in the dental practice can be a perfect way to address both concerns.Your …

No question, a dental practice purchase is a major career decision and typically a huge financial commitment. When purchasing your dental practice, it is important to rely on your team for guidance, protection, and assistance with decision making. One of the key members of your team should be your attorney. Not just any attorney – …

Revisiting Rule 1.6 or the Model Rules of Professional ConductIntroductionThe obligation of an attorney to maintain the confidence of his or her client is basic to our profession and our legal system. Psychiatrists and members of the clergy have similar obligations. Each state has rules of evidence protecting the privileged nature of such confidential communications. …

Article from Recycling Today; Posted March 5, 2014Are you prepared?GENERAL BUSINESSProtecting your business from a citizen action lawsuit related to stormwater at your facility involves paying attention to the details.MARCH 5, 2014Operating a small or medium-size business in California can be challenging. The state is often described as the flagship for environmental regulations, leading the …