Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) often look for ways to bring their patients’ care under one roof rather than sending them all over the Lonestar state to get care. To meet this need, many healthcare providers are considering integrating medicine into their chiropractic practice. Medical integration definition allows different types of healthcare professionals with different licenses to work collaboratively as...
Continue ReadingMaking a will is often a sensitive subject. Will your beneficiaries be pleased with your bequests, or will they be disappointed with how you have chosen to distribute your assets? If you are worried that disappointed or disgruntled beneficiaries might try to contest your will, you might consider including a no-contest clause in your will in Texas. What is...
Continue ReadingConstruction projects typically involve multiple phases, multiple parties, and multiple opportunities for disputes and problems. In this blog, the Massingill team explains when it’s time to bring in a construction attorney. Whether you’re a construction company owner, contractor, or architect, our construction dispute attorneys have the experience to assist with your legal issues. Contact our Texas construction lawyers today...
Continue ReadingBefore hiring the most experienced or the cheapest lawyer, it’s important to know what questions to ask an estate planning attorney. Estate planning involves discussing important and personal topics like your family, finances, and goals. When choosing an estate planning attorney, you want to be comfortable and confident with the person you choose. It’s likely that the attorney will...
Continue ReadingCorporate reorganization allows businesses to change hands, branch out, or do what’s needed to keep the company going. It’s especially helpful if the company is having financial difficulties. In this article, the business lawyers at Massingill goes over different types of corporate reorganization. The article also explores what goes into an excellent corporate reorganization plan and the accompanying tax...
Continue ReadingWhen people think of “white collar crime,” they usually think of the stock market. But billions of dollars are stolen each year in healthcare fraud, one of the fastest growing white collar crimes in America. In 2022 alone, a single healthcare fraud case brought charges against over a dozen fraudsters, claiming that over $1.2 billion had been stolen from...
Continue ReadingContracts are the bedrock of business. It’s how people create businesses, build company relationships, grow their brands, and keep things running smoothly. But what makes a contract enforceable? This article explores the elements of an enforceable contract. The team at Massingill provides efficient and effective business solutions. If you have questions, please contact us today. What Are the Elements...
Continue ReadingHave you ever faced a situation where your doctor referred you to a “miracle” clinic, only to find that your same doctor owns that clinic too? Or how about when your doctor recommends a treatment, and you later discover his brother owns the company providing it? These situations may violate the Stark Law, and you may be entitled to...
Continue ReadingIf estate planning is on your to-do list, you might be wondering if writing a will is enough. Your will, however, is just one portion of estate planning. In this blog, we explain the differences between estate planning vs. writing a will and describe the different documents that make up an estate plan. What Is Estate Planning? Estate planning...
Continue ReadingWhile most Texas employees work on an at-will basis, doctors usually have written physician employment agreements in place. For experienced doctors or specialists, these contracts can be worth hundreds of thousands, even millions, of dollars. Typically, a physician employment agreement is a straightforward document. However, if a dispute arises between a doctor and their practice or between a practice...
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