­

About John Fuchs

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far John Fuchs has created 109 blog entries.

Applying Process Improvement to Tackle Dealership Issues with Legal Implications

I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to speak to many of you at association conventions or dealer meetings.  During those presentations, I try to update you on key legal issues impacting your dealerships.  Although I hope that information […]

Health Care Providers to Pay $24 Million Settlement Following Illegal Referral Allegations

Last month the U.S. Department of Justice announced it had reached a $24.5million settlement with several Alabama-based medical practices following a lawsuit that alleged the practices violated the False Claims Act. The settlement is another example of why all medical […]

Seven Seigfreid Bingham Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers®

Seven lawyers from Seigfreid Bingham were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015.

Larry J. Bingham: Health Care Law, Trusts and Estates

Gordon D. Gee: Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Securities

Gregory S. Gerstner: Construction Law, Litigation-Construction

Mark H. Gilgus: […]

Does Your Practice Have a Proper Business Associate Agreement?

We recently wrote about what types of third parties are considered “Business Associates” and we mentioned that, in short, a “Business Associate is any individual or company that ‘performs, or assists in the performance of’ any function or activity on […]

Growing & Protecting Value through Process Improvement

I think I can safely make the following three statements about most dealers that have been in business for the past 10, 15 or 20 years or more:

The business model has changed and forced you to change priorities and learn […]

Missouri & Kansas Impacted by Federal Appeal Court’s Split on Legality of Affordable Care Act Subsidies

In June 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the individual mandate contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as Obamacare). That holding paved the way for the ACA to move forward but […]

Merger Mania: Are Mergers the Best Path for Growing Dealer Organizations?

The equipment dealer industry has seen significant consolidation over the last several years and the pace is not slowing as dealers and manufacturers are pursuing ever larger dealer organizations and the resulting benefits that can be achieved if growth is […]

How Improper Business Relationships Cost One Practice $14.75 Million

A jury recently reached a $14.75 Million verdict in Florida in a case between twoclinical laboratory companies arguing over sales and marketing practices that were potential violations of various state and federal laws. The lessons that follow are important for […]