October 1, 2025
A Shifting Legal Landscape for Physician Noncompetes
Keeping It Legal
States continue to restrict—and sometimes eliminate—post-employment covenants.
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Ophthalmology Management
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Retinal Physician
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Glaucoma Physician
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Ophthalmic Professional
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The Ophthalmic ASC
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Presbyopia Physician
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Corneal Physician
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New Retinal Physician
October 1, 2025
Keeping It Legal
States continue to restrict—and sometimes eliminate—post-employment covenants.
By Loreli Wright, JD, MS, Allison Shuren, JD
October 1, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has weighed in on these common features of physician employment.
By Allison Shuren, JD, Loreli Wright, JD, MS, Jeenie Kahng, JD
December 1, 2023
Steer clear of the unnecessary
By Loreli Wright, JD, MS, Allison Shuren, JD
September 1, 2023
What we can learn from three whistleblower lawsuits involving alleged improper ophthalmologist/optometrist arrangements.
By Allison Shuren, JD, Loreli Wright, JD, MS